IFJPY:OTC-Informa PLC ADR (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Publishing |

Last Closing

USD 22.06

Change

+0.01 (+0.05)%

Market Cap

USD 14.90B

Volume

500.00

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

Informa plc operates as an international events, digital services, and academic research company in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, the United States, China, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Informa Markets, Informa Tech, Informa Connect, and Taylor & Francis. The Informa Connect segment delivers digital content, and live events and on-demand experiences for professionals through in-person, live, and online platforms that enables businesses and professionals to meet, network, discuss, and learn. This segment also conducts events with brands operating in the finance, biotech and pharma, and other specialist markets, including food and food services, marketing, and pop culture. The Informa Markets segment enable buyers, sellers, and decision makers to meet, discover, and showcase new products in various specialist markets, as well as delivers live events, including annual business-to-business exhibitions, specialist content, and services that help buyers and suppliers connect digitally comprising lead and demand generation solutions. The Informa Tech segment offers market insight products, such as specialist research and media; and market access services, including live and on-demand events and B2B digital services consist of audience development, buyer intent, and digital demand generation products. This segment serves cybersecurity, enterprise technology, media and entertainment, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT) markets. The Taylor & Francis segment curates and publishes applied academic research, learning, and championing communities of academics, researchers, experts, and knowledge makers in science, technology, medicine, and humanities and social sciences fields in pay-to-publish and pay-to-read, open research, and advanced learning formats. The company was formerly known as T&F Informa plc and changed its name to Informa plc in August 2005. Informa plc was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Publishing) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 9.97% 41% F 62% D
Dividend Return 2.35% 38% F 39% F
Total Return 12.32% 47% F 63% D
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 21.38% 57% F 69% C-
Dividend Return 2.60% 38% F 37% F
Total Return 23.97% 57% F 69% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 5.96% 63% D 65% D
Dividend Return 4.15% 25% F 16% F
Total Return 10.11% 63% D 62% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.54% 48% F 56% F
Dividend Return 12.32% 56% F 54% F
Total Return 0.78% 60% D- 19% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 26.23% 85% B 78% C+
Risk Adjusted Return 46.98% 89% A- 83% B
Market Capitalization 14.90B 100% F 93% A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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 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.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

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.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

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.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

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