Is AMPACS' (TPE:6743) 213% Share Price Increase Well Justified?

AMPACS Corporation (TPE:6743) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 19% in the last month. But that doesn't detract from the splendid returns of the last year. Like an eagle, the share price soared 213% in that time. So some might not be surprised to see the price retrace some. Investors should be wondering whether the business itself has the fundamental value required to continue to drive gains.

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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. 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.

AMPACS was able to grow EPS by 104% in the last twelve months. This EPS growth is significantly lower than the 213% increase in the share price. So it's fair to assume the market has a higher opinion of the business than it a year ago.

The graphic below depicts how EPS has changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image).

We know that AMPACS has improved its bottom line lately, but is it going to grow revenue? If you're interested, you could check this free report showing consensus revenue forecasts.

A Different Perspective

AMPACS shareholders should be happy with the total gain of 215% over the last twelve months, including dividends. Unfortunately the share price is down 5.6% 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. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 4 warning signs with AMPACS (at least 2 which are a bit unpleasant) , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

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

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