Yahoo Finance VOXX International (NASDAQ:VOXX) pops 14% this week, taking three-year gains to 135%
It hasn't been the best quarter for VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX) shareholders, since the share price has fallen 22% in that time. But in three years the returns have been great. In fact, the share price is up a full 135% compared to three years ago. After a run like that some may not be surprised to see prices moderate. The fundamental business performance will ultimately dictate whether the top is in, or if this is a stellar buying opportunity.
The past week has proven to be lucrative for VOXX International investors, so let's see if fundamentals drove the company's three-year performance.
Check out our latest analysis for VOXX International
VOXX International isn't currently profitable, so most analysts would look to revenue growth to get an idea of how fast the underlying business is growing. Generally speaking, companies without profits are expected to grow revenue every year, and at a good clip. Some companies are willing to postpone profitability to grow revenue faster, but in that case one does expect good top-line growth.
In the last 3 years VOXX International saw its revenue grow at 18% per year. That's a very respectable growth rate. It's fair to say that the market has acknowledged the growth by pushing the share price up 33% per year. The business has made good progress on the top line, but the market is extrapolating the growth. Some investors like to buy in just after a company becomes profitable, since that can be a powerful inflexion point.
The graphic below depicts how earnings and revenue have changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image).
We consider it positive that insiders have made significant purchases in the last year. Having said that, most people consider earnings and revenue growth trends to be a more meaningful guide to the business. So it makes a lot of sense to check out what analysts think VOXX International will earn in the future (free profit forecasts).
A Different Perspective
We regret to report that VOXX International shareholders are down 44% for the year. Unfortunately, that's worse than the broader market decline of 10%. However, it could simply be that the share price has been impacted by broader market jitters. It might be worth keeping an eye on the fundamentals, in case there's a good opportunity. On the bright side, long term shareholders have made money, with a gain of 5% per year over half a decade. If the fundamental data continues to indicate long term sustainable growth, the current sell-off could be an opportunity worth considering. I find it very interesting to look at share price over the long term as a proxy for business performance. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 2 warning signs with VOXX International (at least 1 which makes us a bit uncomfortable) , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.
VOXX International is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of growing companies with insider buying.
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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