Yahoo Finance Shareholders Are Thrilled That The TimkenSteel (NYSE:TMST) Share Price Increased 243%
Unless you borrow money to invest, the potential losses are limited. But if you pick the right business to buy shares in, you can make more than you can lose. For example, the TimkenSteel Corporation (NYSE:TMST) share price has soared 243% return in just a single year. Also pleasing for shareholders was the 82% gain in the last three months. This could be related to the recent financial results, released recently - you can catch up on the most recent data by reading our company report. On the other hand, longer term shareholders have had a tougher run, with the stock falling 21% in three years.
View our latest analysis for TimkenSteel
Because TimkenSteel made a loss in the last twelve months, we think the market is probably more focussed on revenue and revenue growth, at least for now. Shareholders of unprofitable companies usually expect strong revenue growth. Some companies are willing to postpone profitability to grow revenue faster, but in that case one does expect good top-line growth.
In the last year TimkenSteel saw its revenue shrink by 23%. So we would not have expected the share price to rise 243%. It just goes to show the market doesn't always pay attention to the reported numbers. Of course, it could be that the market expected this revenue drop.
The graphic below depicts how earnings and revenue have changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image).
If you are thinking of buying or selling TimkenSteel stock, you should check out this FREE detailed report on its balance sheet.
A Different Perspective
We're pleased to report that TimkenSteel shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 243% over one year. Since the one-year TSR is better than the five-year TSR (the latter coming in at 8% 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. 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. For instance, we've identified 2 warning signs for TimkenSteel that you should be aware of.
If you would prefer to check out another company -- one with potentially superior financials -- then do not miss this free list of companies that have proven they can grow earnings.
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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