Yahoo Finance Introducing DGR Global (ASX:DGR), The Stock That Zoomed 106% In The Last Five Years
It hasn't been the best quarter for DGR Global Limited (ASX:DGR) shareholders, since the share price has fallen 23% in that time. But that doesn't change the fact that the returns over the last five years have been very strong. It's fair to say most would be happy with 106% the gain in that time. We think it's more important to dwell on the long term returns than the short term returns. Ultimately business performance will determine whether the stock price continues the positive long term trend. While the long term returns are impressive, we do have some sympathy for those who bought more recently, given the 36% drop, in the last year.
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DGR Global recorded just AU$1,596,000 in revenue over the last twelve months, which isn't really enough for us to consider it to have a proven product. So it seems that the investors focused more on what could be, than paying attention to the current revenues (or lack thereof). It seems likely some shareholders believe that DGR Global will find or develop a valuable new mine before too long.
Companies that lack both meaningful revenue and profits are usually considered high risk. There is almost always a chance they will need to raise more capital, and their progress - and share price - will dictate how dilutive that is to current holders. While some companies like this go on to deliver on their plan, making good money for shareholders, many end in painful losses and eventual de-listing. Of course, if you time it right, high risk investments like this can really pay off, as DGR Global investors might know.
DGR Global had liabilities exceeding cash by AU$42m when it last reported in June 2019, according to our data. That puts it in the highest risk category, according to our analysis. So the fact that the stock is up 98% per year, over 5 years shows that high risks can lead to high rewards, sometimes. Investors must really like its potential. You can see in the image below, how DGR Global's cash levels have changed over time (click to see the values). You can click on the image below to see (in greater detail) how DGR Global's cash levels have changed over time.
In reality it's hard to have much certainty when valuing a business that has neither revenue or profit. One thing you can do is check if company insiders are buying shares. It's often positive if so, assuming the buying is sustained and meaningful. You can click here to see if there are insiders buying.
What about the Total Shareholder Return (TSR)?
We'd be remiss not to mention the difference between DGR Global's total shareholder return (TSR) and its share price return. 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. We note that DGR Global's TSR, at 120% is higher than its share price return of 106%. When you consider it hasn't been paying a dividend, this data suggests shareholders have benefitted from a spin-off, or had the opportunity to acquire attractively priced shares in a discounted capital raising.
A Different Perspective
While the broader market gained around 24% in the last year, DGR Global shareholders lost 36%. However, keep in mind that even the best stocks will sometimes underperform the market over a twelve month period. On the bright side, long term shareholders have made money, with a gain of 17% per year over half a decade. If the fundamental data continues to indicate long term sustainable growth, the current sell-off could be an opportunity worth considering. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. To that end, you should learn about the 7 warning signs we've spotted with DGR Global (including 2 which is are a bit unpleasant) .
We will like DGR Global better if we see some big insider buys. While we wait, check out this free list of growing companies with considerable, recent, insider buying.
Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on AU exchanges.
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