EHC:NYE-Encompass Health Corp (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Medical Care Facilities |

Last Closing

USD 94.17

Change

-0.02 (-0.02)%

Market Cap

USD 9.52B

Volume

0.14M

Analyst Target

USD 86.07
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About

Encompass Health Corporation provides post-acute healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico. It owns and operates inpatient rehabilitation hospitals that provide medical, nursing, therapy, and ancillary services. The company provides specialized rehabilitative treatment on an inpatient basis to patients who have experienced physical or cognitive disabilities or injuries due to medical conditions, such as strokes, hip fractures, and various debilitating neurological conditions. It offers services through the Medicare program to federal government, managed care plans and private insurers, state governments, and other patients. The company was formerly known as HealthSouth Corporation and changed its name to Encompass Health Corporation in January 2018. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Medical Care Facilities) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 41.14% 78% C+ 91% A-
Dividend Return 0.70% 30% F 8% B-
Total Return 41.85% 78% C+ 91% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 39.59% 78% C+ 91% A-
Dividend Return 0.92% 30% F 12% F
Total Return 40.51% 78% C+ 90% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 70.44% 83% B 81% B-
Dividend Return 7.02% 63% D 19% F
Total Return 77.46% 83% B 80% B-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.72% 39% F 62% D
Dividend Return 9.98% 43% F 59% D-
Total Return 1.26% 50% F 30% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 26.49% 83% B 41% F
Risk Adjusted Return 37.68% 57% F 52% F
Market Capitalization 9.52B 81% B- 85% B

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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 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.

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.

Superior Dividend Growth

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

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.

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.

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.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

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.