Investors See 78%-157% Gains in Asian Telecom, Finance, Tech Stocks Over 5 Years

Investors seeking to outperform market averages have seen varied results across different stocks over recent years. Vale S.A. experienced a 16% share price drop over three years, reflecting a significant 31% annual decline in earnings per share (EPS), though its total shareholder return (TSR) was a modest 6.9%. In contrast, LTKM Berhad's share price rose 61% over five years as it transitioned from loss to profitability, indicating improving fundamentals and investor confidence. Bank of Communications saw a 77% increase in share price over five years with modest EPS growth, suggesting market optimism beyond earnings performance. Analog Devices posted a 113% gain over five years, outpacing its 5.7% EPS growth and reflecting strong market sentiment despite a high price-to-earnings ratio. Singapore Telecommunications nearly doubled in share price over five years while moving from losses to profitability, with recent insider buying signaling positive outlooks. Across these examples, total shareholder return—which includes dividends—is a crucial metric, providing a fuller picture of investment value beyond share price alone.