THC Biomed Intl (CNSX:THC) Shareholders Have Enjoyed A Whopping 489% Share Price Gain

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THC Biomed Intl Ltd. (CNSX:THC) shareholders might understandably be very concerned that the share price has dropped 35% in the last quarter. But over five years returns have been remarkably great. Indeed, the share price is up a whopping 489% in that time. Arguably, the recent fall is to be expected after such a strong rise. The most important thing for savvy investors to consider is whether the underlying business can justify the share price gain.

View our latest analysis for THC Biomed Intl

THC Biomed Intl recorded just CA$1,096,835 in revenue over the last twelve months, which isn't really enough for us to consider it to have a proven product. So it seems shareholders are too busy dreaming about the progress to come than dwelling on the current (lack of) revenue. It seems likely some shareholders believe that THC Biomed Intl will significantly advance the business plan before too long.

We think companies that have neither significant revenues nor profits are pretty high risk. There is usually a significant chance that they will need more money for business development, putting them at the mercy of capital markets. So the share price itself impacts the value of the shares (as it determines the cost of capital). 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. Of course, if you time it right, high risk investments like this can really pay off, as THC Biomed Intl investors might know.

Our data indicates that THC Biomed Intl had CA$4,720,407 more in total liabilities than it had cash, when it last reported in January 2019. That makes it extremely high risk, in our view. So we're surprised to see the stock up 43% per year, over 5 years, but we're happy for holders. Investors must really like its potential. You can see in the image below, how THC Biomed Intl's cash 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. If they are buying a significant amount of shares, that's certainly a good thing. Luckily we are in a position to provide you with this free chart of insider buying (and selling).

A Different Perspective

THC Biomed Intl shareholders are down 79% for the year, but the market itself is up 0.7%. Even the share prices of good stocks drop sometimes, but we want to see improvements in the fundamental metrics of a business, before getting too interested. On the bright side, long term shareholders have made money, with a gain of 43% per year over half a decade. If the fundamental data continues to indicate long term sustainable growth, the current sell-off could be an opportunity worth considering. Investors who like to make money usually check up on insider purchases, such as the price paid, and total amount bought. You can find out about the insider purchases of THC Biomed Intl by clicking this link.

There are plenty of other companies that have insiders buying up shares. You probably do not want to miss this free list of growing companies that insiders are buying.