Usually, when one insider buys stock, it might not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders are buying like they did in the case of NewPeak Metals Limited (ASX:NPM), that sends out a positive message to the company's shareholders.

Although we don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions, logic dictates you should pay some attention to whether insiders are buying or selling shares.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At NewPeak Metals

In fact, the recent purchase by Gerhard Redelinghuys was the biggest purchase of NewPeak Metals shares made by an insider individual in the last twelve months, according to our records. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at around the current price of AU$0.015. While their view may have changed since the purchase was made, this does at least suggest they have had confidence in the company's future. While we always like to see insider buying, it's less meaningful if the purchases were made at much lower prices, as the opportunity they saw may have passed. The good news for NewPeak Metals share holders is that insiders were buying at near the current price.

In the last twelve months NewPeak Metals insiders were buying shares, but not selling. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

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Insiders At NewPeak Metals Have Bought Stock Recently

Over the last quarter, NewPeak Metals insiders have spent a meaningful amount on shares. Overall, four insiders shelled out AU$203k for shares in the company -- and none sold. This could be interpreted as suggesting a positive outlook.

Does NewPeak Metals Boast High Insider Ownership?

Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. We usually like to see fairly high levels of insider ownership. NewPeak Metals insiders own about AU$1.4m worth of shares (which is 72% of the company). Most shareholders would be happy to see this sort of insider ownership, since it suggests that management incentives are well aligned with other shareholders.

So What Does This Data Suggest About NewPeak Metals Insiders?

The recent insider purchases are heartening. And the longer term insider transactions also give us confidence. However, we note that the company didn't make a profit over the last twelve months, which makes us cautious. When combined with notable insider ownership, these factors suggest NewPeak Metals insiders are well aligned, and quite possibly think the share price is too low. Nice! While it's good to be aware of what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. Our analysis shows 4 warning signs for NewPeak Metals (3 are significant!) and we strongly recommend you look at these before investing.