Introducing Suncity Group Holdings (HKG:1383), The Stock That Soared 682% In The Last Three Years

It hasn't been the best quarter for Suncity Group Holdings Limited (HKG:1383) shareholders, since the share price has fallen 11% in that time. But over three years the performance has been really wonderful. Over that time, we've been excited to watch the share price climb an impressive 682%. Arguably, the recent fall is to be expected after such a strong rise. The only way to form a view of whether the current price is justified is to consider the merits of the business itself.

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

View our latest analysis for Suncity Group Holdings

Because Suncity Group Holdings made a loss in the last twelve months, we think the market is probably more focussed on revenue and revenue growth, at least for now. Shareholders of unprofitable companies usually expect strong revenue growth. That's because fast revenue growth can be easily extrapolated to forecast profits, often of considerable size.

In the last 3 years Suncity Group Holdings saw its revenue shrink by 19% per year. This is in stark contrast to the strong share price growth of 98%, compound, per year. There can be no doubt this kind of decoupling of revenue growth and share price growth is unusual to see in loss making companies. At the risk of upsetting holders, this does suggest that hope for a better future is playing a significant role in the share price action.

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

SEHK:1383 Income Statement, January 23rd 2020
SEHK:1383 Income Statement, January 23rd 2020

We like that insiders have been buying shares in the last twelve months. Having said that, most people consider earnings and revenue growth trends to be a more meaningful guide to the business. So we recommend checking out this free report showing consensus forecasts

What about the Total Shareholder Return (TSR)?

We'd be remiss not to mention the difference between Suncity Group Holdings's total shareholder return (TSR) and its share price return. Arguably the TSR is a more complete return calculation because it accounts for the value of dividends (as if they were reinvested), along with the hypothetical value of any discounted capital that have been offered to shareholders. Suncity Group Holdings hasn't been paying dividends, but its TSR of 682% exceeds its share price return of 682%, implying it has either spun-off a business, or raised capital at a discount; thereby providing additional value to shareholders.

A Different Perspective

We're pleased to report that Suncity Group Holdings shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 51% over one year. That's better than the annualised return of 41% over half a decade, implying that the company is doing better recently. Given the share price momentum remains strong, it might be worth taking a closer look at the stock, lest you miss an opportunity. 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. To that end, you should learn about the 3 warning signs we've spotted with Suncity Group Holdings (including 1 which is doesn't sit too well with us) .

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.

Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on HK exchanges.

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