Posted on January 26, 2019
In deep diving into the profits for Arcadis NV (ENXTAM:ARCAD) we can see that the trailing 12 months net profit growth stands at 0.24480.
The calculation for this number is as follows: 1yr Growth Net Profit = 1 year percentage growth in Net Profit After Tax. Net profit is also referred to as the bottom line. This is one of the most closely followed ratios in terms of company financials for investors. Net profit growth is one of the main drivers of a firm’s share price.
Under recent market conditions, it may be quite difficult to be overly bearish. Most signs seem to be pointing in the right direction as investors keep concentrating on superior returns from the stock market. At this point in time, investors may have to make the tough decision whether to be fully invested in the stock market, or keep some cash handy on the sidelines. As we have seen, there will be a few days or weeks where market action may spur some second guessing, but the bulls seem they are still going to keep running. Many investors may be crafting plans for when the good times inevitably come to an end. Being prepared for market changes may help weather the storm when it comes.
When looking to find solid stocks with smooth upward momentum, investors can take a look at the 125/250 day adjusted slope indicator. At the time of writing Arcadis NV (ENXTAM:ARCAD) have a current value of -44.17933. The point of this calculation is to calculate a longer term average adjusted slope value that smooths out large stock price movements by using the average of the timeframe. This indicator is useful in helping find stocks that have been on an even upward trend over the past 6 months to a year.
Arcadis NV (ENXTAM:ARCAD) of the Support Services sector closed the recent session at 11.590000 with a market value of $1154305.
Arcadis NV (ENXTAM:ARCAD) has a current suggested portfolio rate of 0.03180 (as a decimal) ownership. Target weight is the volatility adjusted recommended position size for a stock in your portfolio. The maximum target weight is 7% for any given stock. The indicator is based off of the 100 day volatility reading and calculates a target weight accordingly. The more recent volatility of a stock, the lower the target weight will be. The 3-month volatility stands at 52.117500 (decimal). This is the normal returns and standard deviation of the stock price over three months annualized.
Investors may be doing a portfolio evaluation as we head into the second half of the calendar year. Assessing results from the first half may help identify what went right, and what went wrong. Many investors may have missed the charge, and they keep hoping for stocks to retreat to go on a buying spree. Gaining a solid grasp on the markets may take years to truly figure out. Combining technical analysis and tracking fundamentals may provide a large boost of confidence to the investor. Being able to sift through the countless chatter may take some perseverance and extreme focus. Creating a winning portfolio might only be a few sharp trades away.
Debt
In looking at some Debt ratios, Arcadis NV (ENXTAM:ARCAD) has a debt to equity ratio of 0.71206 and a Free Cash Flow to Debt ratio of 0.187664. This ratio provides insight as to how high the firm’s total debt is compared to its free cash flow generated. In terms of Net Debt to EBIT, that ratio stands at 3.34629. This ratio reveals how easily a company is able to pay interest and capital on its net outstanding debt. The lower the ratio the better as that indicates that the company is able to meet its interest and capital payments. Lastly we’ll take note of the Net Debt to Market Value ratio. Arcadis NV’s ND to MV current stands at 0.469520. This ratio is calculated as follows: Net debt (Total debt minus Cash ) / Market value of the company.
In looking at some key ratios we note that the Piotroski F Score stands at 7 (1 to 10 scale) and the ERP5 rank holds steady at 1047. The Q.I. Value of Arcadis NV (ENXTAM:ARCAD) currently reads 14.00000 on the Quant scale. The Free Cash Flow score of 0.886846 is also swinging some momentum at investors. The The Netherlands based firm is currently valued at 1686.
One of the most famous sayings in the stock market is “buy low, sell high”. This may seem like an oversimplified statement, but there are many novice investors who often do the complete opposite. Many investors may be looking too closely at stocks that have been on the rise, and they might not be checking on the underlying fundamental data. They may be hoping to ride the wave higher, but may end up shaking their heads. On the flip side, many investors may hold onto stocks for far too long after they have slipped drastically. Waiting for a bounce that may never come can cause frustration and plenty of second guessing. Successful investors are typically able to locate stocks that are undervalued at a certain price. This may take a lot of practice and dedication, but it may do wonders for the health of the portfolio.
Some other notable ratios include the Accrual Ratio of -0.060171, the Altman Z score of 2.277931, a Montier C-Score of 2.00000 and a Value Composite rank of 11. Arcadis NV (ENXTAM:ARCAD) has Return on Invested Capital of 0.325080, with a 5-year average of 0.264093 and an ROIC quality score of 4.840135. Why is ROIC important? It’s one of the most fundamental metrics in determining the value of a given stock. It helps potential investors determine if the firm is using it’s invested capital to return profits.
Investors have the ability to approach the stock market from various angles. This may include using technical analysis, fundamental analysis, or a combination or the two. Investors watching the technical levels may be trying to chart patterns and discover trends in stock price movement. Investors tracking the fundamentals may be looking closely at many different factors. They may be focused on industry performance, earnings estimates, dividend payouts, and other factors. They might also be studying how the company is run, and trying to figure out the true value of the firm. Keeping track of all the data may seem overwhelming, but it may help give a needed boost to the portfolio.
Source: Hawthorn Caller
