The Perennial Energy Holdings (HKG:2798) Share Price Has Gained 288%, So Why Not Pay It Some Attention?

When you buy shares in a company, there is always a risk that the price drops to zero. But if you pick the right stock, you can make a lot more than 100%. For example, the Perennial Energy Holdings Limited (HKG:2798) share price had more than doubled in just one year - up 288%. Also pleasing for shareholders was the 63% gain in the last three months. Perennial Energy Holdings hasn't been listed for long, so it's still not clear if it is a long term winner.

Check out our latest analysis for Perennial Energy Holdings

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 the last year Perennial Energy Holdings grew its earnings per share (EPS) by 7.5%. This EPS growth is significantly lower than the 288% increase in the share price. So it's fair to assume the market has a higher opinion of the business than it a year ago.

The graphic below depicts how EPS has changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image).

It's probably worth noting that the CEO is paid less than the median at similar sized companies. But while CEO remuneration is always worth checking, the really important question is whether the company can grow earnings going forward. Dive deeper into the earnings by checking this interactive graph of Perennial Energy Holdings' earnings, revenue and cash flow.

What About Dividends?

When looking at investment returns, it is important to consider the difference between total shareholder return (TSR) and share price return. The TSR incorporates the value of any spin-offs or discounted capital raisings, along with any dividends, based on the assumption that the dividends are reinvested. So for companies that pay a generous dividend, the TSR is often a lot higher than the share price return. We note that for Perennial Energy Holdings the TSR over the last year was 291%, which is better than the share price return mentioned above. The dividends paid by the company have thusly boosted the total shareholder return.

A Different Perspective

Perennial Energy Holdings boasts a total shareholder return of 291% for the last year (that includes the dividends) . And the share price momentum remains respectable, with a gain of 63% in the last three months. Demand for the stock from multiple parties is pushing the price higher; it could be that word is getting out about its virtues as a business. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand Perennial Energy Holdings better, we need to consider many other factors. Like risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for Perennial Energy Holdings (of which 1 is a bit unpleasant!) you should know about.

Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of companies we expect will grow earnings.

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

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