WMK:NYE-Weis Markets Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Grocery Stores | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 63.66

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 1.57B

Volume

0.04M

Analyst Target

USD 31.00
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About

Weis Markets Inc is engaged in the retail sale of food in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The Company's retail food stores sell groceries, dairy products, frozen foods, meats, seafood, fresh produce, floral, deli products, and prepared foods.

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ETFs Containing WMK

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Grocery Stores) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -0.47% 67% D+ 42% F
Dividend Return 0.53% 25% F 31% F
Total Return 0.06% 67% D+ 39% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -22.83% 33% F 11% F
Dividend Return 1.65% 25% F 24% F
Total Return -21.18% 33% F 11% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 51.07% 67% D+ 75% C
Dividend Return 15.23% 50% F 60% D-
Total Return 66.30% 67% D+ 77% C+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 16.48% 50% F 81% B-
Dividend Return 18.84% 50% F 82% B
Total Return 2.36% 60% D- 52% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 25.79% 83% B 44% F
Risk Adjusted Return 73.03% 83% B 92% A
Market Capitalization 1.57B 50% F 62% D

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Grocery Stores) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 26.00 50% 51%
Price/Book Ratio 1.21 100% 63%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 8.60 17% 43%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 5.71 50% 62%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 7.76% 33% 49%
Return on Invested Capital 6.29% 33% 50%
Return on Assets 4.29% 50% 67%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/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.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value 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.

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.

Superior Dividend Growth

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

What to not like:
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 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.

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.