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The AdvanSix (NYSE:ASIX) Share Price Has Gained 157%, So Why Not Pay It Some Attention?

Unfortunately, investing is risky - companies can and do go bankrupt. On the other hand, if you find a high quality business to buy (at the right price) you can more than double your money! For example, the AdvanSix Inc. (NYSE:ASIX) share price has soared 157% return in just a single year. It's down 2.0% in the last seven days. On the other hand, longer term shareholders have had a tougher run, with the stock falling 23% in three years.

Check out our latest analysis for AdvanSix

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.

AdvanSix was able to grow EPS by 119% in the last twelve months. This EPS growth is significantly lower than the 157% increase in the share price. This indicates that the market is now more optimistic about the stock.

The company's earnings per share (over time) is depicted in the image below (click to see the exact numbers).

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We know that AdvanSix 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.

A Different Perspective

Pleasingly, AdvanSix's total shareholder return last year was 157%. This recent result is much better than the 7% drop suffered by shareholders each year (on average) over the last three. The optimist would say this is evidence that the stock has bottomed, and better days lie ahead. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand AdvanSix better, we need to consider many other factors. Take risks, for example - AdvanSix has 1 warning sign we think you should be aware of.

For those who like to find winning investments this free list of growing companies with recent insider purchasing, could be just the ticket.

Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on US exchanges.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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