Syntara (ASX:SNT) shareholder returns have been fantastic, earning 305% in 1 year

While some are satisfied with an index fund, active investors aim to find truly magnificent investments on the stock market. While not every stock performs well, when investors win, they can win big. For example, the Syntara Limited (ASX:SNT) share price is up a whopping 305% in the last 1 year, a handsome return in a single year. On top of that, the share price is up 31% in about a quarter. 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 3.6% in three years.

On the back of a solid 7-day performance, let's check what role the company's fundamentals have played in driving long term shareholder returns.

View our latest analysis for Syntara

Given that Syntara 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. Shareholders of unprofitable companies usually desire strong revenue growth. As you can imagine, fast revenue growth, when maintained, often leads to fast profit growth.

In the last year Syntara saw its revenue grow by 31%. We respect that sort of growth, no doubt. Arguably it's more than reflected in the truly wondrous share price gain of 305% in the last year. While we are always careful about jumping on a hot stock too late, there's certainly good reason to keep an eye on Syntara.

The company's revenue and earnings (over time) are depicted in the image below (click to see the exact numbers).

If you are thinking of buying or selling Syntara stock, you should check out this FREE detailed report on its balance sheet.

A Different Perspective

We're pleased to report that Syntara shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 305% over one year. That's better than the annualised return of 6% over half a decade, implying that the company is doing better recently. In the best case scenario, this may hint at some real business momentum, implying that now could be a great time to delve deeper. I find it very interesting to look at share price over the long term as a proxy for business performance. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. Case in point: We've spotted 5 warning signs for Syntara you should be aware of, and 2 of them are a bit concerning.

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 Australian exchanges.

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