Investors in Magnachip Semiconductor (NYSE:MX) have unfortunately lost 81% over the last three years
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As an investor, mistakes are inevitable. But really bad investments should be rare. So spare a thought for the long term shareholders of Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:MX); the share price is down a whopping 81% in the last three years. That would be a disturbing experience. And more recent buyers are having a tough time too, with a drop of 46% in the last year. Furthermore, it's down 25% in about a quarter. That's not much fun for holders. This could be related to the recent financial results - you can catch up on the most recent data by reading our company report. We really feel for shareholders in this scenario. It's a good reminder of the importance of diversification, and it's worth keeping in mind there's more to life than money, anyway.
Now let's have a look at the company's fundamentals, and see if the long term shareholder return has matched the performance of the underlying business.
Check out our latest analysis for Magnachip Semiconductor
Because Magnachip Semiconductor 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 desire strong revenue growth. Some companies are willing to postpone profitability to grow revenue faster, but in that case one would hope for good top-line growth to make up for the lack of earnings.
Over the last three years, Magnachip Semiconductor's revenue dropped 33% per year. That means its revenue trend is very weak compared to other loss making companies. And as you might expect the share price has been weak too, dropping at a rate of 22% per year. Never forget that loss making companies with falling revenue can and do cause losses for everyday investors. There is a good reason that investors often describe buying a sharply falling stock price as 'trying to catch a falling knife'. Think about it.
The graphic below depicts how earnings and revenue have changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image).
We consider it positive that insiders have made significant purchases in the last year. Having said that, most people consider earnings and revenue growth trends to be a more meaningful guide to the business. If you are thinking of buying or selling Magnachip Semiconductor stock, you should check out this free report showing analyst profit forecasts.
A Different Perspective
Investors in Magnachip Semiconductor had a tough year, with a total loss of 46%, against a market gain of about 32%. However, keep in mind that even the best stocks will sometimes underperform the market over a twelve month period. Regrettably, last year's performance caps off a bad run, with the shareholders facing a total loss of 11% per year over five years. Generally speaking long term share price weakness can be a bad sign, though contrarian investors might want to research the stock in hope of a turnaround. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand Magnachip Semiconductor better, we need to consider many other factors. Like risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for Magnachip Semiconductor (of which 1 is potentially serious!) you should know about.