ASTORYLtd (KOSDAQ:241840) Shareholders Have Enjoyed An Impressive 259% Share Price Gain

Unfortunately, investing is risky - companies can and do go bankrupt. But when you pick a company that is really flourishing, you can make more than 100%. For example, the ASTORY Co.,Ltd (KOSDAQ:241840) share price has soared 259% return in just a single year. Also pleasing for shareholders was the 220% gain in the last three months. Note that businesses generally develop over the long term, so the returns over the last year might not reflect a long term trend.

Check out our latest analysis for ASTORYLtd

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.

Over the last twelve months ASTORYLtd went from profitable to unprofitable. While this may prove temporary, we'd consider it a negative, so we would not have expected to see the share price up. We might get a clue to explain the share price move by looking to other metrics.

ASTORYLtd's revenue actually dropped 63% over last year. So the fundamental metrics don't provide an obvious explanation for the share price gain.

You can see below how earnings and revenue have changed over time (discover the exact values by clicking on the image).

You can see how its balance sheet has strengthened (or weakened) over time in this free interactive graphic.

A Different Perspective

ASTORYLtd shareholders should be happy with the total gain of 259% over the last twelve months. A substantial portion of that gain has come in the last three months, with the stock up 220% in that time. 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 ASTORYLtd better, we need to consider many other factors. Like risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 3 warning signs for ASTORYLtd (of which 1 is concerning!) you should know about.

If you would prefer to check out another company -- one with potentially superior financials -- then do not miss this free list of companies that have proven they can grow earnings.

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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