Shareholders in VICOM (SGX:WJP) are in the red if they invested three years ago

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But the risk of stock picking is that you will likely buy under-performing companies. Unfortunately, that's been the case for longer term VICOM Ltd  shareholders, since the share price is down 35% in the last three years, falling well short of the market return of around 18%.Now let's have a look at the company's fundamentals, and see if the long term shareholder return has matched the performance of the underlying business.Although the share price is down over three years, VICOM actually managed to grow EPS by 1.3% per year in that time. This is quite a puzzle, and suggests there might be something temporarily buoying the share price. Or else the company was over-hyped in the past, and so its growth has disappointed.Over five years the TSR has been a reduction of 3% per year, over five years. It could well be that the business is stabilizing. 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Unfortunately, that's been the case for longer term VICOM Ltd (SGX:WJP) shareholders, since the share price is down 35% in the last three years, falling well short of the market return of around 18%. \n Now let's have a look at the company's fundamentals, and see if the long term shareholder return has matched the performance of the underlying business. \n View our latest analysis for VICOM \n To quote Buffett, 'Ships will sail around the world but the Flat Earth Society will flourish. There will continue to be wide discrepancies between price and value in the marketplace...' By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time. \n Although the share price is down over three years, VICOM actually managed to grow EPS by 1.3% per year in that time. This is quite a puzzle, and suggests there might be something temporarily buoying the share price. Or else the company was over-hyped in the past, and so its growth has disappointed. \n After considering the numbers, we'd posit that the the market had higher expectations of EPS growth, three years back. Looking to other metrics might better explain the share price change. \n It's quite likely that the declining dividend has caused some investors to sell their shares, pushing the price lower in the process. In contrast it does not seem particularly likely that the revenue levels are a concern for investors. \n You can see below how earnings and revenue have changed over time (discover the exact values by clicking on the image). \n\n\n\n  SGX:WJP Earnings and Revenue Growth October 21st 2024\n \n\n 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. \nWhat About Dividends?\n As well as measuring the share price return, investors should also consider the total shareholder return (TSR). The TSR is a return calculation that accounts for the value of cash dividends (assuming that any dividend received was reinvested) and the calculated value of any discounted capital raisings and spin-offs. Arguably, the TSR gives a more comprehensive picture of the return generated by a stock. In the case of VICOM, it has a TSR of -27% for the last 3 years. That exceeds its share price return that we previously mentioned. This is largely a result of its dividend payments! \nA Different Perspective\n VICOM provided a TSR of 1.1% over the last twelve months. Unfortunately this falls short of the market return. But at least that's still a gain! Over five years the TSR has been a reduction of 3% per year, over five years. It could well be that the business is stabilizing. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand VICOM better, we need to consider many other factors. Take risks, for example - VICOM has   2 warning signs  (and 1 which is significant)  we think you should know about. \n If you would prefer to check out another company -- one with potentially superior financials -- then do not miss this free list of companies that have proven they can grow earnings. \nPlease note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on Singaporean exchanges.\nHave feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com.This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. 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. 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