FRD:NYE-Friedman Industries Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Steel |

Last Closing

USD 15.57

Change

-0.29 (-1.83)%

Market Cap

USD 0.11B

Volume

5.70K

Analyst Target

N/A
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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Steel) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 0.71% 75% C 42% F
Dividend Return 0.91% 15% F 12% F
Total Return 1.62% 75% C 31% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.71% 75% C 42% F
Dividend Return 0.91% 15% F 12% F
Total Return 1.62% 75% C 31% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 156.93% 87% B+ 93% A
Dividend Return 7.59% 21% F 21% F
Total Return 164.52% 87% B+ 92% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 41.48% 75% C 91% A-
Dividend Return 42.43% 69% C- 91% A-
Total Return 0.95% 29% F 24% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 53.44% 63% D 18% F
Risk Adjusted Return 79.41% 81% B- 87% B+
Market Capitalization 0.11B 13% F 29% F

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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.

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 Earnings Growth

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

Superior Revenue Growth

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

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.

Poor return on assets

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

Poor capital utilization

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

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity 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.

Below median total returns

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

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.