The Staffline Group (LON:STAF) Share Price Has Gained 137%, So Why Not Pay It Some Attention?

The most you can lose on any stock (assuming you don't use leverage) is 100% of your money. But when you pick a company that is really flourishing, you can make more than 100%. For example, the Staffline Group plc (LON:STAF) share price has soared 137% in the last year. Most would be very happy with that, especially in just one year! In more good news, the share price has risen 1.5% in thirty days. On the other hand, longer term shareholders have had a tougher run, with the stock falling 94% in three years.

See our latest analysis for Staffline Group

Staffline Group wasn't profitable in the last twelve months, it is unlikely we'll see a strong correlation between its share price and its earnings per share (EPS). Arguably revenue is our next best option. Shareholders of unprofitable companies usually expect strong revenue growth. That's because it's hard to be confident a company will be sustainable if revenue growth is negligible, and it never makes a profit.

In the last year Staffline Group saw its revenue shrink by 13%. We're a little surprised to see the share price pop 137% in the last year. This is a good example of how buyers can push up prices even before the fundamental metrics show much growth. It's quite likely the revenue fall was already priced in, anyway.

You can see how earnings and revenue have changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values).

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What about the Total Shareholder Return (TSR)?

We'd be remiss not to mention the difference between Staffline Group's total shareholder return (TSR) and its share price return. The TSR attempts to capture the value of dividends (as if they were reinvested) as well as any spin-offs or discounted capital raisings offered to shareholders. Dividends have been really beneficial for Staffline Group shareholders, and that cash payout contributed to why its TSR of 145%, over the last year, is better than the share price return.

A Different Perspective

We're pleased to report that Staffline Group shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 145% over one year. There's no doubt those recent returns are much better than the TSR loss of 14% per year over five years. We generally put more weight on the long term performance over the short term, but the recent improvement could hint at a (positive) inflection point within the business. 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. Even so, be aware that Staffline Group is showing 2 warning signs in our investment analysis , you should know about...

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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 GB exchanges.

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