Update: Huons (KOSDAQ:243070) Stock Gained 28% In The Last Year

We believe investing is smart because history shows that stock markets go higher in the long term. But not every stock you buy will perform as well as the overall market. Over the last year the Huons Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:243070) share price is up 28%, but that's less than the broader market return. Looking back further, the share price is 25% higher than it was three years ago.

Check out our latest analysis for Huons

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.

Huons was able to grow EPS by 6.2% in the last twelve months. This EPS growth is significantly lower than the 28% increase in the share price. This indicates that the market is now more optimistic about the stock.

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

This free interactive report on Huons' earnings, revenue and cash flow is a great place to start, if you want to investigate the stock further.

A Different Perspective

Huons produced a TSR of 29% over the last year. Unfortunately this falls short of the market return of around 35%. On the other hand, the TSR over three years was worse, at just 9% per year. This suggests the company's position is improving. If the business can justify the share price gain with improving fundamental data, then there could be more gains to come. 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 instance, we've identified 1 warning sign for Huons that you should be aware of.

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 KR exchanges.

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