Those who invested in Industrias Peñoles. de (BMV:PE&OLES) three years ago are up 210%

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It might seem bad, but the worst that can happen when you buy a stock (without leverage) is that its share price goes to zero. But in contrast you can make much more than 100% if the company does well. For instance the Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:PE&OLES) share price is 210% higher than it was three years ago. That sort of return is as solid as granite. On top of that, the share price is up 33% in about a quarter. This could be related to the recent financial results, released recently - you can catch up on the most recent data by reading our company report.

So let's assess the underlying fundamentals over the last 3 years and see if they've moved in lock-step with shareholder returns.

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To quote Buffett, 'Ships will sail around the world but the Flat Earth Society will flourish. There will continue to be wide discrepancies between price and value in the marketplace...' 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.

Industrias Peñoles. de was able to grow its EPS at 50% per year over three years, sending the share price higher. We note that the 46% yearly (average) share price gain isn't too far from the EPS growth rate. Coincidence? Probably not. This suggests that sentiment and expectations have not changed drastically. Rather, the share price has approximately tracked EPS growth.

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

It is of course excellent to see how Industrias Peñoles. de has grown profits over the years, but the future is more important for shareholders. Take a more thorough look at Industrias Peñoles. de's financial health with this free report on its balance sheet.

A Different Perspective

It's good to see that Industrias Peñoles. de has rewarded shareholders with a total shareholder return of 114% in the last twelve months. That's better than the annualised return of 9% over half a decade, implying that the company is doing better recently. Given the share price momentum remains strong, it might be worth taking a closer look at the stock, lest you miss an opportunity. 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 for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 1 warning sign with Industrias Peñoles. de , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

But note: Industrias Peñoles. de 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 Mexican exchanges.

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