Yahoo Finance Shareholders Are Thrilled That The Bougainville Copper (ASX:BOC) Share Price Increased 220%
Unfortunately, investing is risky - companies can and do go bankrupt. But if you pick the right business to buy shares in, you can make more than you can lose. For example, the Bougainville Copper Limited (ASX:BOC) share price has soared 220% in the last year. Most would be very happy with that, especially in just one year! In more good news, the share price has risen 19% in thirty days. However, the stock hasn't done so well in the longer term, with the stock only up 12% in three years.
See our latest analysis for Bougainville Copper
Bougainville Copper recorded just K3,845,000 in revenue over the last twelve months, which isn't really enough for us to consider it to have a proven product. As a result, we think it's unlikely shareholders are paying much attention to current revenue, but rather speculating on growth in the years to come. It seems likely some shareholders believe that Bougainville Copper 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. Bougainville Copper has already given some investors a taste of the sweet gains that high risk investing can generate, if your timing is right.
Bougainville Copper had liabilities exceeding cash by K3.5m when it last reported in June 2020, according to our data. That puts it in the highest risk category, according to our analysis. So we're surprised to see the stock up 70% in the last year , but we're happy for holders. Investors must really like its potential. The image below shows how Bougainville Copper's balance sheet has changed over time; if you want to see the precise values, simply click on the image.
Of course, the truth is that it is hard to value companies without much revenue or profit. However you can take a look at whether insiders have been buying up shares. If they are buying a significant amount of shares, that's certainly a good thing. Luckily we are in a position to provide you with this free chart of insider buying (and selling).
A Different Perspective
It's nice to see that Bougainville Copper shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 220% over the last year. That gain is better than the annual TSR over five years, which is 4%. Therefore it seems like sentiment around the company has been positive lately. Given the share price momentum remains strong, it might be worth taking a closer look at the stock, lest you miss an opportunity. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand Bougainville Copper better, we need to consider many other factors. For instance, we've identified 4 warning signs for Bougainville Copper (1 is potentially serious) that you should be aware of.
If you like to buy stocks alongside management, then you might just love this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).
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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