Yahoo Finance Have Insiders Been Buying Montem Resources Limited (ASX:MR1) Shares This Year?
We've lost count of how many times insiders have accumulated shares in a company that goes on to improve markedly. Unfortunately, there are also plenty of examples of share prices declining precipitously after insiders have sold shares. So shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Montem Resources Limited (ASX:MR1).
Do Insider Transactions Matter?
It is perfectly legal for company insiders, including board members, to buy and sell stock in a company. However, rules govern insider transactions, and certain disclosures are required.
We don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions. But it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing. For example, a Harvard University study found that 'insider purchases earn abnormal returns of more than 6% per year'.
Check out our latest analysis for Montem Resources
The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Montem Resources
The insider Aliro Olave made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for AU$358k worth of shares at a price of AU$0.25 each. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at above the current price of AU$0.10. While their view may have changed since the purchase was made, this does at least suggest they have had confidence in the company's future. To us, it's very important to consider the price insiders pay for shares. As a general rule, we feel more positive about a stock if insiders have bought shares at above current prices, because that suggests they viewed the stock as good value, even at a higher price.
Happily, we note that in the last year insiders paid AU$621k for 3.42m shares. But they sold 500.00k shares for AU$112k. In total, Montem Resources insiders bought more than they sold over the last year. They paid about AU$0.18 on average. This is nice to see since it implies that insiders might see value around current prices. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!
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Insider Ownership of Montem Resources
I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Montem Resources insiders own about AU$5.0m worth of shares. That equates to 21% of the company. We've certainly seen higher levels of insider ownership elsewhere, but these holdings are enough to suggest alignment between insiders and the other shareholders.
So What Does This Data Suggest About Montem Resources Insiders?
It doesn't really mean much that no insider has traded Montem Resources shares in the last quarter. On a brighter note, the transactions over the last year are encouraging. Insiders own shares in Montem Resources and we see no evidence to suggest they are worried about the future. In addition to knowing about insider transactions going on, it's beneficial to identify the risks facing Montem Resources. Our analysis shows 5 warning signs for Montem Resources (2 are a bit concerning!) and we strongly recommend you look at these before investing.
But note: Montem Resources may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt.
For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions, but not derivative transactions.
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