The simplest way to invest in stocks is to buy exchange traded funds. But you can significantly boost your returns by picking above-average stocks. For example, the Med Life S.A. (BVB:M) share price is up 49% in the last year, clearly besting the market decline of around 9.3% (not including dividends). So that should have shareholders smiling. Also impressive, the stock is up 46% over three years, making long term shareholders happy, too.
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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. 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 Med Life grew its earnings per share (EPS) by 24%. The share price gain of 49% certainly outpaced the EPS growth. So it's fair to assume the market has a higher opinion of the business than it a year ago. This favorable sentiment is reflected in its (fairly optimistic) P/E ratio of 66.51.
The image below shows how EPS has tracked over time (if you click on the image you can see greater detail).
It is of course excellent to see how Med Life has grown profits over the years, but the future is more important for shareholders. If you are thinking of buying or selling Med Life stock, you should check out this FREE detailed report on its balance sheet.
A Different Perspective
Pleasingly, Med Life's total shareholder return last year was 49%. That gain actually surpasses the 13% TSR it generated (per year) over three years. Given the track record of solid returns over varying time frames, it might be worth putting Med Life on your watchlist. 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. Case in point: We've spotted 2 warning signs for Med Life 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 RO exchanges.
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About BVB:M
Med Life
A private healthcare provider, offers healthcare services in Bucharest, Cluj, Braila, Timisoara, Iasi, Galati, Ploiesti, Constanta, and Targu Mures.
High growth potential and slightly overvalued.
