Hut 8 Mining (TSE:HUT) delivers shareholders impressive 29% CAGR over 3 years, surging 15% in the last week alone
The most you can lose on any stock (assuming you don't use leverage) is 100% of your money. But when you pick a company that is really flourishing, you can make more than 100%. For example, the Hut 8 Mining Corp. (TSE:HUT) share price has soared 115% in the last three years. That sort of return is as solid as granite. And shareholders are doubtless smiling after an even more impressive share price rise of 141% in thirty days.
Since the stock has added CA$77m to its market cap in the past week alone, let's see if underlying performance has been driving long-term returns.
View our latest analysis for Hut 8 Mining
Because Hut 8 Mining 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. When a company doesn't make profits, we'd generally expect to see good revenue growth. Some companies are willing to postpone profitability to grow revenue faster, but in that case one does expect good top-line growth.
Hut 8 Mining's revenue trended up 45% each year over three years. That's well above most pre-profit companies. Along the way, the share price gained 29% per year, a solid pop by our standards. But it does seem like the market is paying attention to strong revenue growth. Nonetheless, we'd say Hut 8 Mining is still worth investigating - successful businesses can often keep growing for long periods.
You can see how earnings and revenue have changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values).
If you are thinking of buying or selling Hut 8 Mining stock, you should check out this FREE detailed report on its balance sheet.
A Different Perspective
Hut 8 Mining shareholders are down 64% for the year, but the broader market is up 0.3%. However, keep in mind that even the best stocks will sometimes underperform the market over a twelve month period. Fortunately the longer term story is brighter, with total returns averaging about 29% per year over three years. The recent sell-off could be an opportunity if the business remains sound, so it may be worth checking the fundamental data for signs of a long-term growth trend. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand Hut 8 Mining better, we need to consider many other factors. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 4 warning signs with Hut 8 Mining (at least 1 which is a bit concerning) , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.
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Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on CA exchanges.
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