If You Had Bought Jeonjinbio (KOSDAQ:110020) Shares A Year Ago You'd Have Earned 101% Returns

While Jeonjinbio Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:110020) shareholders are probably generally happy, the stock hasn't had particularly good run recently, with the share price falling 15% in the last quarter. But that doesn't change the fact that the returns over the last year have been very strong. Indeed, the share price is up an impressive 101% in that time. So we think most shareholders won't be too upset about the recent fall. More important, going forward, is how the business itself is going.

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Jeonjinbio wasn't profitable in the last twelve months, it is unlikely we'll see a strong correlation between its share price and its earnings per share (EPS). Arguably revenue is our next best option. Shareholders of unprofitable companies usually expect strong revenue growth. That's because fast revenue growth can be easily extrapolated to forecast profits, often of considerable size.

Over the last twelve months, Jeonjinbio's revenue grew by 110%. That's stonking growth even when compared to other loss-making stocks. Meanwhile, the market has paid attention, sending the share price soaring 101% in response. It's great to see strong revenue growth, but the question is whether it can be sustained. Given the positive sentiment around the stock we're cautious, but there's no doubt its worth watching.

You can see how earnings and revenue have changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values).

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What about the Total Shareholder Return (TSR)?

Investors should note that there's a difference between Jeonjinbio's total shareholder return (TSR) and its share price change, which we've covered above. The TSR attempts to capture the value of dividends (as if they were reinvested) as well as any spin-offs or discounted capital raisings offered to shareholders. Jeonjinbio hasn't been paying dividends, but its TSR of 118% exceeds its share price return of 101%, implying it has either spun-off a business, or raised capital at a discount; thereby providing additional value to shareholders.

A Different Perspective

It's nice to see that Jeonjinbio shareholders have gained 118% over the last year. Unfortunately the share price is down 15% over the last quarter. Shorter term share price moves often don't signify much about the business itself. 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. For example, we've discovered 5 warning signs for Jeonjinbio (1 is a bit concerning!) that you should be aware of before investing here.

But note: Jeonjinbio may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies with past earnings growth (and further growth forecast).

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

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