APi Group (NYSE:APG) shareholder returns have been strong, earning 104% in 3 years

While APi Group Corporation (NYSE:APG) shareholders are probably generally happy, the stock hasn't had particularly good run recently, with the share price falling 16% in the last quarter. But in three years the returns have been great. In fact, the share price is up a full 104% compared to three years ago. So the recent fall in the share price should be viewed in that context. The fundamental business performance will ultimately dictate whether the top is in, or if this is a stellar buying opportunity.

Since the stock has added US$176m to its market cap in the past week alone, let's see if underlying performance has been driving long-term returns.

Check out our latest analysis for APi Group

There is no denying that markets are sometimes efficient, but prices do not always reflect underlying business performance. 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).

APi Group has made a profit in the past. However, it made a loss in the last twelve months, suggesting profit may be an unreliable metric at this stage. So we might find other metrics can better explain the share price movements.

You can only imagine how long term shareholders feel about the declining revenue trend (slipping at per year). The only thing that's clear is there is low correlation between APi Group's share price and its historic fundamental data. Further research may be required!

The image below shows how earnings and revenue have tracked over time (if you click on the image you can see greater detail).

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Balance sheet strength is crucial. It might be well worthwhile taking a look at our free report on how its financial position has changed over time.

A Different Perspective

The last twelve months weren't great for APi Group shares, which performed worse than the market, costing holders 14%. Meanwhile, the broader market slid about 10%, likely weighing on the stock. Fortunately the longer term story is brighter, with total returns averaging about 27% per year over three years. Sometimes when a good quality long term winner has a weak period, it's turns out to be an opportunity, but you really need to be sure that the quality is there. 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. To that end, you should be aware of the 1 warning sign we've spotted with APi Group .

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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 US exchanges.

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