Everyman Media Group's (LON:EMAN) Stock Price Has Reduced57% In The Past Year

Taking the occasional loss comes part and parcel with investing on the stock market. And unfortunately for Everyman Media Group plc (LON:EMAN) shareholders, the stock is a lot lower today than it was a year ago. The share price has slid 57% in that time. We note that it has not been easy for shareholders over three years, either; the share price is down 50% in that time. Furthermore, it's down 28% in about a quarter. That's not much fun for holders.

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While the efficient markets hypothesis continues to be taught by some, it has been proven that markets are over-reactive dynamic systems, and investors are not always rational. By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time.

Unfortunately Everyman Media Group reported an EPS drop of 15% for the last year. This reduction in EPS is not as bad as the 57% share price fall. Unsurprisingly, given the lack of EPS growth, the market seems to be more cautious about the stock.

The company's earnings per share (over time) is depicted in the image below (click to see the exact numbers).

It might be well worthwhile taking a look at our free report on Everyman Media Group's earnings, revenue and cash flow.

A Different Perspective

While the broader market lost about 6.1% in the twelve months, Everyman Media Group shareholders did even worse, losing 57%. Having said that, it's inevitable that some stocks will be oversold in a falling market. The key is to keep your eyes on the fundamental developments. Regrettably, last year's performance caps off a bad run, with the shareholders facing a total loss of 2.3% per year over five years. We realise that Baron Rothschild has said investors should "buy when there is blood on the streets", but we caution that investors should first be sure they are buying a high quality business. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. Consider risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 4 warning signs for Everyman Media Group you should know about.

We will like Everyman Media Group better if we see some big insider buys. While we wait, check out this free list of growing companies with considerable, recent, insider buying.

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

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