Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:DFLI) shareholders should be happy to see the share price up 13% in the last quarter. It's not great that the stock is down over the last year. But on the bright side, its return of 15%, is better than the market, which is down 0.15325488604938.

Given the past week has been tough on shareholders, let's investigate the fundamentals and see what we can learn.

See our latest analysis for Dragonfly Energy Holdings

There is no denying that markets are sometimes efficient, but prices do not always reflect underlying business performance. 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.

During the last year Dragonfly Energy Holdings saw its earnings per share drop below zero. While this may prove temporary, we'd consider it a negative, so it doesn't surprise us that the stock price is down. Of course, if the company can turn the situation around, investors will likely profit.

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

It's probably worth noting that the CEO is paid less than the median at similar sized companies. It's always worth keeping an eye on CEO pay, but a more important question is whether the company will grow earnings throughout the years. This free interactive report on Dragonfly Energy Holdings' earnings, revenue and cash flow is a great place to start, if you want to investigate the stock further.

A Different Perspective

Having lost 15% over the year, Dragonfly Energy Holdings has generated a return within the same ballpark as the broader market. On the bright side, the stock has regained 13% in the last ninety days. The selling may have been overdone, so it may be worth taking a closer look at the data to assess its growth potential. 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. Case in point: We've spotted 3 warning signs for Dragonfly Energy Holdings you should be aware of.

Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of companies we expect will grow earnings.

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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