USAP:NGS-Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Steel | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 26.55

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Market Cap

USD 0.09B

Volume

0.07M

Analyst Target

USD 9.00
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About

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc and its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets semi-finished and finished specialty steel products. It offers stainless steel, nickel alloys, tool steel and certain other premium alloyed steels.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Steel) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 32.22% 100% F 88% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 32.22% 100% F 88% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 180.36% 100% F 97% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 180.36% 100% F 97% N/A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 69.00% 60% D- 80% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 69.00% 60% D- 79% B-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 19.94% 60% D- 79% B-
Dividend Return 19.94% 60% D- 79% B-
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 63.57% 50% F 25% F
Risk Adjusted Return 31.37% 80% B- 67% D+
Market Capitalization 0.09B 56% F 51% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Steel) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 50.09 22% 20%
Price/Book Ratio 1.00 33% 70%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.66 11% 26%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 9.40 22% 28%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 2.20% 40% 62%
Return on Invested Capital 4.24% 50% 67%
Return on Assets 2.39% 50% 76%
Debt to Equity Ratio 36.21% 25% 48%

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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.

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.

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.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

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.

Low Earnings Growth

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

Low Revenue Growth

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