Yahoo Finance Shareholders Are Thrilled That The CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP) Share Price Increased 179%
It hasn't been the best quarter for CRISPR Therapeutics AG (NASDAQ:CRSP) shareholders, since the share price has fallen 19% in that time. But that doesn't undermine the rather lovely longer-term return, if you measure over the last three years. In three years the stock price has launched 179% higher: a great result. After a run like that some may not be surprised to see prices moderate. If the business can perform well for years to come, then the recent drop could be an opportunity.
See our latest analysis for CRISPR Therapeutics
CRISPR Therapeutics recorded just US$1,101,000 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. For example, they may be hoping that CRISPR Therapeutics comes up with a great new product, before it runs out of money.
We think companies that have neither significant revenues nor profits are pretty high risk. You should be aware that there is always a chance that this sort of company will need to issue more shares to raise 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 CRISPR Therapeutics 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.
CRISPR Therapeutics has plenty of cash in the bank, with cash in excess of all liabilities sitting at US$1.7b, when it last reported (March 2021). This gives management the flexibility to drive business growth, without worrying too much about cash reserves. And given that the share price has shot up 77% per year, over 3 years , it's fair to say investors are liking management's vision for the future. You can see in the image below, how CRISPR Therapeutics' cash levels have changed over time (click to see the values).
In reality it's hard to have much certainty when valuing a business that has neither revenue or profit. However you can take a look at whether insiders have been buying up shares. It's usually a positive if they have, as it may indicate they see value in the stock. 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 CRISPR Therapeutics shareholders have gained 161% (in total) over the last year. So this year's TSR was actually better than the three-year TSR (annualized) of 41%. Given the track record of solid returns over varying time frames, it might be worth putting CRISPR Therapeutics on your watchlist. 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. Consider risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 4 warning signs for CRISPR Therapeutics you should know about.
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 US exchanges.
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