Torque Esports Corp. (CVE:GAME) shareholders will doubtless be very grateful to see the share price up 80% in the last month. But that is meagre solace in the face of the shocking decline over three years. The share price has sunk like a leaky ship, down 98% in that time. So it sure is nice to see a bit of an improvement. Only time will tell if the company can sustain the turnaround.
We really feel for shareholders in this scenario. It’s a good reminder of the importance of diversification, and it’s worth keeping in mind there’s more to life than money, anyway.
Check out our latest analysis for Torque Esports
Given that Torque Esports didn’t make a profit in the last twelve months, we’ll focus on revenue growth to form a quick view of its business development. Generally speaking, companies without profits are expected to grow revenue every year, and at a good clip. As you can imagine, fast revenue growth, when maintained, often leads to fast profit growth.
Over three years, Torque Esports grew revenue at 76% per year. That’s well above most other pre-profit companies. So why has the share priced crashed 71% per year, in the same time? You’d want to take a close look at the balance sheet, as well as the losses. Sometimes fast revenue growth doesn’t lead to profits. If the company is low on cash, it may have to raise capital soon.
You can see how earnings and revenue have changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values).
TSXV:GAME Income Statement May 28th 2020
This free interactive report on Torque Esports’s balance sheet strength is a great place to start, if you want to investigate the stock further.
A Different Perspective
Torque Esports shareholders are down 80% for the year, falling short of the market return. Meanwhile, the broader market slid about 8.9%, likely weighing on the stock. The three-year loss of 71% per year isn’t as bad as the last twelve months, suggesting that the company has not been able to convince the market it has solved its problems. We would be wary of buying into a company with unsolved problems, although some investors will buy into struggling stocks if they believe the price is sufficiently attractive. 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 6 warning signs for Torque Esports (3 don’t sit too well with us) that you should be aware of.
Of course Torque Esports may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of growth stocks.
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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