Yahoo Finance Salazar Resources (CVE:SRL) Shareholders Have Enjoyed A 54% Share Price Gain
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Passive investing in index funds can generate returns that roughly match the overall market. But one can do better than that by picking better than average stocks (as part of a diversified portfolio). For example, the Salazar Resources Limited (CVE:SRL) share price is up 54% in the last year, clearly besting than the market return of around -2.9% (not including dividends). That's a solid performance by our standards! It is also impressive that the stock is up 48% over three years, adding to the sense that it is a real winner.
Check out our latest analysis for Salazar Resources
With zero revenue generated over twelve months, we don't think that Salazar Resources has proved its business plan yet. So it seems shareholders are too busy dreaming about the progress to come than dwelling on the current (lack of) revenue. It seems likely some shareholders believe that Salazar Resources will find or develop a valuable new mine before too long.
As a general rule, if a company doesn't have much revenue, and it loses money, then it is a high risk investment. 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 such companies do very well over the long term, others become hyped up by promoters before eventually falling back down to earth, and going bankrupt (or being recapitalized). Salazar Resources has already given some investors a taste of the sweet gains that high risk investing can generate, if your timing is right.
When it last reported its balance sheet in March 2019, Salazar Resources had cash in excess of all liabilities of CA$4.4m. While that's nothing to panic about, there is some possibility the company will raise more capital, especially if profits are not imminent. With the share price up 54% in the last year, the market is seems hopeful about the potential, despite the cash burn. You can see in the image below, how Salazar Resources'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 Salazar Resources's cash levels have changed over time.
Of course, the truth is that it is hard to value companies without much revenue or profit. Given that situation, many of the best investors like to check if insiders have been buying shares. It's often positive if so, assuming the buying is sustained and meaningful. Luckily we are in a position to provide you with this free chart of insider buying (and selling).
A Different Perspective
We're pleased to report that Salazar Resources shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 54% over one year. Since the one-year TSR is better than the five-year TSR (the latter coming in at 0.5% per year), it would seem that the stock's performance has improved in recent times. In the best case scenario, this may hint at some real business momentum, implying that now could be a great time to delve deeper. Most investors take the time to check the data on insider transactions. You can click here to see if insiders have been buying or selling.
For those who like to find winning investments this free list of growing companies with recent insider purchasing, could be just the ticket.
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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