MEMSCAP (EPA:MEMS) shareholder returns have been massive, earning 359% in 3 years

MEMSCAP, S.A. (EPA:MEMS) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 14% in the last quarter. But over the last three years the stock has shone bright like a diamond. Indeed, the share price is up a whopping 359% in that time. So you might argue that the recent reduction in the share price is unremarkable in light of the longer term performance. The share price action could signify that the business itself is dramatically improved, in that time.

On the back of a solid 7-day performance, let's check what role the company's fundamentals have played in driving long term shareholder returns.

See our latest analysis for MEMSCAP

There is no denying that markets are sometimes efficient, but prices do not always reflect underlying business performance. One way to examine how market sentiment has changed over time is to look at the interaction between a company's share price and its earnings per share (EPS).

During three years of share price growth, MEMSCAP moved from a loss to profitability. Given the importance of this milestone, it's not overly surprising that the share price has increased strongly.

You can see below how EPS has changed over time (discover the exact values by clicking on the image).

We know that MEMSCAP has improved its bottom line lately, but is it going to grow revenue? If you're interested, you could check this free report showing consensus revenue forecasts.

A Different Perspective

MEMSCAP shareholders are up 1.6% for the year. But that was short of the market average. If we look back over five years, the returns are even better, coming in at 28% per year for five years. It's quite possible the business continues to execute with prowess, even as the share price gains are slowing. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand MEMSCAP better, we need to consider many other factors. Take risks, for example - MEMSCAP has 3 warning signs (and 1 which is potentially serious) we think you should know about.

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Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on French exchanges.

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