ITRN:NGS-Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (USD)

EQUITY | Scientific & Technical Instruments | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 28.88

Change

-0.61 (-2.07)%

Market Cap

USD 0.57B

Volume

0.04M

Analyst Target

USD 19.50
Analyst Rating

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About

Ituran Location and Control Ltd offer location-based services, such as stolen vehicle recovery & tracking services. It also provides wireless communication products in connection to location-based services & fleet management, among others.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 6.02% 68% D+ 63% D
Dividend Return 2.86% 100% F 67% D+
Total Return 8.88% 73% C 65% D
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -4.28% 68% D+ 44% F
Dividend Return 3.88% 80% B- 60% D-
Total Return -0.40% 73% C 46% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 12.20% 63% D 56% F
Dividend Return 14.14% 80% B- 57% F
Total Return 26.34% 63% D 57% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.57% 77% C+ 70% C-
Dividend Return 14.48% 77% C+ 71% C-
Total Return 2.91% 80% B- 63% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 32.57% 82% B 57% F
Risk Adjusted Return 44.47% 91% A- 75% C
Market Capitalization 0.57B 68% D+ 63% D

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 17.90 85% 68%
Price/Book Ratio 3.39 56% 31%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 7.60 53% 35%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 5.94 67% 42%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 30.56% 100% 94%
Return on Invested Capital 31.52% 100% 92%
Return on Assets 13.68% 100% 98%
Debt to Equity Ratio 0.14% 100% 88%

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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 risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

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

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.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

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.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:

There is nothing we particularly dislike