The Canada Cobalt Works (CVE:CCW) Share Price Gained 1143% And Shareholders Are Jubilant

Investing can be hard but the potential fo an individual stock to pay off big time inspires us. Mistakes are inevitable, but a single top stock pick can cover any losses, and so much more. One such superstar is Canada Cobalt Works Inc. (CVE:CCW), which saw its share price soar 1143% in three years. In contrast, the stock has fallen 8.4% in the last 30 days.

Anyone who held for that rewarding ride would probably be keen to talk about it.

View our latest analysis for Canada Cobalt Works

Canada Cobalt Works didn't have any revenue in the last year, so it's fair to say it doesn't yet have a proven product (or at least not one people are paying for). So it seems shareholders are too busy dreaming about the progress to come than dwelling on the current (lack of) revenue. For example, investors may be hoping that Canada Cobalt Works finds some valuable resources, before it runs out of money.

We think companies that have neither significant revenues nor profits are pretty high risk. There is almost always a chance they will need to raise more capital, and their progress - and share price - will dictate how dilutive that is to current holders. 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. Canada Cobalt Works has already given some investors a taste of the sweet gains that high risk investing can generate, if your timing is right.

Canada Cobalt Works had net cash of just CA$668k when it last reported (September 2018). So if it hasn't remedied the situation already, it will almost certainly have to raise more capital soon. Given how low on cash the it got, investors must really like its potential for the share price to be up 132% per year, over 3 years. You can see in the image below, how Canada Cobalt Works's cash and debt 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. One thing you can do is check if company insiders are buying 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 freechart of insider buying (and selling).

A Different Perspective

We're pleased to report that Canada Cobalt Works shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 21% over one year. However, the TSR over five years, coming in at 51% per year, is even more impressive. The pessimistic view would be that be that the stock has its best days behind it, but on the other hand the price might simply be moderating while the business itself continues to execute. Most investors take the time to check the data on insider transactions. You can click here to see if insiders have been buying or selling.

If you are like me, then you will not want to miss this freelist of growing companies that insiders are buying.

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