How Much Did Cornerstone Building Brands'(NYSE:CNR) Shareholders Earn From Share Price Movements Over The Last Three Years?
While it may not be enough for some shareholders, we think it is good to see the Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CNR) share price up 29% in a single quarter. But that doesn't help the fact that the three year return is less impressive. After all, the share price is down 44% in the last three years, significantly under-performing the market.
Check out our latest analysis for Cornerstone Building Brands
In his essay The Superinvestors of Graham-and-Doddsville Warren Buffett described how share prices do not always rationally reflect the value of a business. By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time.
We know that Cornerstone Building Brands has been profitable in the past. On the other hand, it reported a trailing twelve months loss, suggesting it isn't reliably profitable. Other metrics may better explain the share price move.
We note that, in three years, revenue has actually grown at a 45% annual rate, so that doesn't seem to be a reason to sell shares. It's probably worth investigating Cornerstone Building Brands further; while we may be missing something on this analysis, there might also be an opportunity.
The image below shows how earnings and revenue have tracked over time (if you click on the image you can see greater detail).
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. If you are thinking of buying or selling Cornerstone Building Brands stock, you should check out this free report showing analyst profit forecasts.
A Different Perspective
We're pleased to report that Cornerstone Building Brands shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 30% over one year. There's no doubt those recent returns are much better than the TSR loss of 5.4% per year over five years. This makes us a little wary, but the business might have turned around its fortunes. I find it very interesting to look at share price over the long term as a proxy for business performance. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 3 warning signs with Cornerstone Building Brands , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.
Cornerstone Building Brands is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of growing companies with insider buying.
Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on US exchanges.
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