Village Farms International (NASDAQ:VFF) delivers shareholders splendid 101% return over 1 year, surging 13% in the last week alone

When you buy shares in a company, there is always a risk that the price drops to zero. But when you pick a company that is really flourishing, you can make more than 100%. Take, for example Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VFF). Its share price is already up an impressive 101% in the last twelve months. Also pleasing for shareholders was the 62% gain in the last three months. On the other hand, longer term shareholders have had a tougher run, with the stock falling 88% in three years.

Since it's been a strong week for Village Farms International shareholders, let's have a look at trend of the longer term fundamentals.

Check out our latest analysis for Village Farms International

Because Village Farms International made a loss in the last twelve months, we think the market is probably more focussed on revenue and revenue growth, at least for now. Generally speaking, companies without profits are expected to grow revenue every year, and at a good clip. As you can imagine, fast revenue growth, when maintained, often leads to fast profit growth.

In the last year Village Farms International saw its revenue shrink by 2.7%. We're a little surprised to see the share price pop 101% in the last year. It just goes to show the market doesn't always pay attention to the reported numbers. Of course, it could be that the market expected this revenue drop.

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

We're pleased to report that the CEO is remunerated more modestly than most CEOs at similarly capitalized companies. It's always worth keeping an eye on CEO pay, but a more important question is whether the company will grow earnings throughout the years. So we recommend checking out this free report showing consensus forecasts

A Different Perspective

It's nice to see that Village Farms International shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 101% over the last year. That certainly beats the loss of about 14% per year over the last half decade. The long term loss makes us cautious, but the short term TSR gain certainly hints at a brighter future. 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. Even so, be aware that Village Farms International is showing 2 warning signs in our investment analysis , 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 American exchanges.

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