Yahoo Finance SVB Financial Group's (NASDAQ:SIVB) five-year total shareholder returns outpace the underlying earnings growth
It hasn't been the best quarter for SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ:SIVB) shareholders, since the share price has fallen 22% in that time. But that doesn't change the fact that shareholders have received really good returns over the last five years. We think most investors would be happy with the 228% return, over that period. So while it's never fun to see a share price fall, it's important to look at a longer time horizon. Ultimately business performance will determine whether the stock price continues the positive long term trend.
While the stock has fallen 17% this week, it's worth focusing on the longer term and seeing if the stocks historical returns have been driven by the underlying fundamentals.
See our latest analysis for SVB Financial Group
In his essay The Superinvestors of Graham-and-Doddsville Warren Buffett described how share prices do not always rationally reflect the value of a business. One imperfect but simple way to consider how the market perception of a company has shifted is to compare the change in the earnings per share (EPS) with the share price movement.
Over half a decade, SVB Financial Group managed to grow its earnings per share at 33% a year. This EPS growth is higher than the 27% average annual increase in the share price. So one could conclude that the broader market has become more cautious towards the stock.
The image below shows how EPS has tracked over time (if you click on the image you can see greater detail).
We like that insiders have been buying shares in the last twelve months. Having said that, most people consider earnings and revenue growth trends to be a more meaningful guide to the business. It might be well worthwhile taking a look at our free report on SVB Financial Group's earnings, revenue and cash flow.
A Different Perspective
It's nice to see that SVB Financial Group shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 21% over the last year. Having said that, the five-year TSR of 27% a year, is even better. 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 SVB Financial Group , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.
There are plenty of other companies that have insiders buying up shares. You probably do not want to miss this free list of growing companies that insiders are 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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