HCSG:NGS-Healthcare Services Group Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Medical Care Facilities | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 11.54

Change

+0.11 (+0.96)%

Market Cap

USD 2.81B

Volume

0.58M

Analyst Target

USD 28.43
Analyst Rating

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About

Healthcare Services Group Inc provides management, administrative and operating expertise and services to the housekeeping, laundry, linen, facility maintenance and dietary service departments of the health care industry in United States.

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ETFs Containing HCSG

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Medical Care Facilities) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 11.28% 80% B- 74% C
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 11.28% 80% B- 74% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -21.60% 52% F 32% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -21.60% 52% F 32% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -65.65% 18% F 20% F
Dividend Return 9.21% 100% F 37% F
Total Return -56.44% 18% F 23% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -15.47% 36% F 22% F
Dividend Return -12.64% 39% F 24% F
Total Return 2.83% 100% F 62% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 23.51% 93% A 72% C
Risk Adjusted Return -53.77% 29% F 19% F
Market Capitalization 2.81B 68% D+ 70% C-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Medical Care Facilities) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 42.20 75% 46%
Price/Book Ratio 1.87 58% 49%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 18.78 23% 15%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 9.89 52% 26%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.18% 79% 75%
Return on Invested Capital 10.22% 81% 79%
Return on Assets 4.17% 62% 83%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector