Yahoo Finance MetroCity Bankshares (NASDAQ:MCBS) shareholders have earned a 98% return over the last year
These days it's easy to simply buy an index fund, and your returns should (roughly) match the market. But investors can boost returns by picking market-beating companies to own shares in. To wit, the MetroCity Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCBS) share price is 93% higher than it was a year ago, much better than the market return of around 26% (not including dividends) in the same period. If it can keep that out-performance up over the long term, investors will do very well! MetroCity Bankshares hasn't been listed for long, so it's still not clear if it is a long term winner.
Now it's worth having a look at the company's fundamentals too, because that will help us determine if the long term shareholder return has matched the performance of the underlying business.
View our latest analysis for MetroCity Bankshares
There is no denying that markets are sometimes efficient, but prices do not always reflect underlying business performance. One flawed but reasonable way to assess how sentiment around a company has changed is to compare the earnings per share (EPS) with the share price.
During the last year MetroCity Bankshares grew its earnings per share (EPS) by 42%. The share price gain of 93% 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.
You can see how EPS has changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values).
We know that MetroCity Bankshares has improved its bottom line lately, but is it going to grow revenue? This free report showing analyst revenue forecasts should help you figure out if the EPS growth can be sustained.
What About Dividends?
When looking at investment returns, it is important to consider the difference between total shareholder return (TSR) and share price return. The TSR incorporates the value of any spin-offs or discounted capital raisings, along with any dividends, based on the assumption that the dividends are reinvested. Arguably, the TSR gives a more comprehensive picture of the return generated by a stock. We note that for MetroCity Bankshares the TSR over the last 1 year was 98%, which is better than the share price return mentioned above. The dividends paid by the company have thusly boosted the total shareholder return.
A Different Perspective
MetroCity Bankshares boasts a total shareholder return of 98% for the last year (that includes the dividends) . A substantial portion of that gain has come in the last three months, with the stock up 35% in that time. Demand for the stock from multiple parties is pushing the price higher; it could be that word is getting out about its virtues as a business. 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 2 warning signs with MetroCity Bankshares , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.
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 US exchanges.
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