ReadCloud (ASX:RCL) Shareholders Have Enjoyed A 69% Share Price Gain

ReadCloud Limited (ASX:RCL) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 12% in the last month. But that doesn't change the reality that over twelve months the stock has done really well. After all, the share price is up a market-beating 69% in that time.

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ReadCloud isn't currently profitable, so most analysts would look to revenue growth to get an idea of how fast the underlying business is growing. 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.

Over the last twelve months, ReadCloud's revenue grew by 62%. That's stonking growth even when compared to other loss-making stocks. The solid 69% share price gain goes down pretty well, but it's not necessarily as good as you might expect given the top notch revenue growth. So quite frankly it could be a good time to investigate ReadCloud in some detail. Human beings have trouble conceptualizing (and valuing) exponential growth. Is that what we're seeing here?

You can see below how earnings and revenue have changed over time (discover the exact values by clicking on the image).

Take a more thorough look at ReadCloud's financial health with this free report on its balance sheet.

A Different Perspective

ReadCloud shareholders should be happy with the total gain of 69% over the last twelve months. And the share price momentum remains respectable, with a gain of 64% in the last three months. This suggests the company is continuing to win over new investors. 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 4 warning signs for ReadCloud you should be aware of.

Of course ReadCloud 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 AU exchanges.

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