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Easy Come, Easy Go: How Curetis (AMS:CURE) Shareholders Got Unlucky And Saw 89% Of Their Cash Evaporate

It's not possible to invest over long periods without making some bad investments. But really big losses can really drag down an overall portfolio. So consider, for a moment, the misfortune of Curetis N.V. (AMS:CURE) investors who have held the stock for three years as it declined a whopping 89%. That would certainly shake our confidence in the decision to own the stock. And over the last year the share price fell 82%, so we doubt many shareholders are delighted. Shareholders have had an even rougher run lately, with the share price down 24% in the last 90 days.

While a drop like that is definitely a body blow, money isn't as important as health and happiness.

See our latest analysis for Curetis

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Curetis isn't currently profitable, so most analysts would look to revenue growth to get an idea of how fast the underlying business is growing. Shareholders of unprofitable companies usually expect strong revenue growth. That's because it's hard to be confident a company will be sustainable if revenue growth is negligible, and it never makes a profit.

In the last three years Curetis saw its revenue shrink by 12% per year. That is not a good result. The share price fall of 52% (per year, over three years) is a stern reminder that money-losing companies are expected to grow revenue. We're generally averse to companies with declining revenues, but we're not alone in that. Don't let a share price decline ruin your calm. You make better decisions when you're calm.

You can see below how earnings and revenue have changed over time (discover the exact values by clicking on the image).

ENXTAM:CURE Income Statement, August 22nd 2019
ENXTAM:CURE Income Statement, August 22nd 2019

Take a more thorough look at Curetis's financial health with this free report on its balance sheet.

A Different Perspective

Over the last year, Curetis shareholders took a loss of 82%. In contrast the market gained about 1.6%. However, keep in mind that even the best stocks will sometimes underperform the market over a twelve month period. The three-year loss of 52% per year isn't as bad as the last twelve months, suggesting that the company has not been able to convince the market it has solved its problems. We would be wary of buying into a company with unsolved problems, although some investors will buy into struggling stocks if they believe the price is sufficiently attractive. You might want to assess this data-rich visualization of its earnings, revenue and cash flow.

If you like to buy stocks alongside management, then you might just love this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).

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

We aim to bring you long-term focused research analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material.

If you spot an error that warrants correction, please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned. Thank you for reading.