Yahoo Finance Announcing: MedX Health (CVE:MDX) Stock Increased An Energizing 210% In The Last Five Years
When you buy shares in a company, it's worth keeping in mind the possibility that it could fail, and you could lose your money. But on a lighter note, a good company can see its share price rise well over 100%. Long term MedX Health Corp (CVE:MDX) shareholders would be well aware of this, since the stock is up 210% in five years. On top of that, the share price is up 24% in about a quarter.
See our latest analysis for MedX Health
MedX Health recorded just CA$954,079 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 MedX Health will significantly advance the business plan before too long.
Companies that lack both meaningful revenue and profits are usually considered high risk. You should be aware that the company needed to issue more shares recently so that it could raise enough money to continue pursuing its business plan. 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. Some MedX Health investors have already had a taste of the sweet taste stocks like this can leave in the mouth, as they gain popularity and attract speculative capital.
MedX Health had liabilities exceeding cash when it last reported, according to our data. That put it in the highest risk category, according to our analysis. So we're not surprised to see the stock up 71% per year, over 5 years , once the company took on some more capital. Investors must really like its potential. You can click on the image below to see (in greater detail) how MedX Health's cash levels have changed over time.
It can be extremely risky to invest in a company that doesn't even have revenue. There's no way to know its value easily. 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. You can click here to see if there are insiders buying.
A Different Perspective
It's nice to see that MedX Health shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 15% over the last year. Having said that, the five-year TSR of 25% a year, is even better. Potential buyers might understandably feel they've missed the opportunity, but it's always possible business is still firing on all cylinders. 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 5 warning signs we've spotted with MedX Health (including 2 which is are a bit unpleasant) .
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 CA exchanges.
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