MasterBrand Inc (MBC) last month volatility was 2.70%: Don’t Ignore this Blaring Warning Signal
MasterBrand Inc (NYSE: MBC) commenced trading on January 03, 2024, with a cautious approach as it opened at $14.77, sliding by 0.61%. Throughout the day, the stock experienced fluctuations, reaching a high of $14.805 and a low of $14.61, before ultimately closing at $14.86. Taking a broader perspective, MBC has achieved a 52-week range of $7.08-$15.69.
While the company has seen a yearly sales growth of 11.24% over the past five years in the Consumer Cyclical Sector, its earnings per share (EPS) for this year stand at 14.69%. Currently, MasterBrand Inc has 128.00 million shares outstanding, with a float of 126.33 million shares. The organization’s market capitalization is valued at $1.88 billion. Additionally, the 50-day Moving Average for the stock is $13.33, and the 200-day Moving Average lingers at $11.41.
Examining the efficiency of the company, which boasts a workforce of 13,000 employees, it generated $251,962 in revenue per worker during the last fiscal year, with income per employee at $11,954. The stock demonstrated an 11.01 Receivables turnover and a 1.18 Total Asset turnover. In terms of profitability, the gross margin was +28.05%, the operating margin was +8.25%, and the Pretax Margin stood at +6.52%.
It often proves insightful to observe the behavior of larger investors in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. Currently, MasterBrand Inc has 0.68% insider ownership, while institutional ownership accounts for 88.86%. In a recent insider trade on January 23, the company’s 10% Owner purchased 1,481 shares at a rate of $8.51, reaching a total value of $12,608. This transaction affected insider ownership, which now stands at 15,779,507. Prior to this purchase, on the same day, the 10% Owner sold 1,362 shares at $8.59, with a total transaction value of $11,703. The insider now holds a total of 15,778,583 shares.
The last quarter earnings report of MasterBrand Inc, made public on September 29, 2023, revealed earnings per share (EPS) of $0.46, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $0.32 by $0.14. The company achieved a net margin of +4.74% and generated a return on equity of 8.97%. Market experts on Wall Street anticipate earnings of $0.25 per share for the current fiscal year.
MasterBrand Inc has experienced an EPS increase of 14.69% during the current 12-month fiscal period and is projected to reach $1.40 in the upcoming year.
Analyzing the current performance indicators for MasterBrand Inc (MBC), the company’s Quick Ratio for the last reported quarter stands at 1.13. The stock has achieved an average true range (ATR) of 0.38. Additionally, its PE Ratio is $11.89, and its Beta score is 1.46. Worth considering is the price-to-sales ratio for the trailing twelve months, which currently sits at 0.66.
Furthermore, MBC’s Diluted EPS (Earnings per Share) for the trailing twelve months is recorded at 1.24. Analysts predict this figure will reach 0.29 in the next quarter, and by the market close one year from now, it is estimated to be 1.40.
Recent statistics for MasterBrand Inc (MBC) indicate that its average volume over the past five days was lower compared to the volume recorded during the same period last year. Over the previous nine days, the stock’s Stochastic %D was 27.51%, while its Average True Range stood at 0.36.
The raw Stochastic average of MasterBrand Inc (MBC) over the previous 100 days sits at 82.07%, signifying a significant increase compared to the last two weeks’ figure of 27.45%. Looking at the stock’s volatility metrics, historical volatility over the past 14 days was 38.59%, higher than the 33.85% volatility exhibited over the past 100 days.
In summary, MasterBrand Inc (MBC) has shown notable volatility in the past month. With an EPS increase for the current fiscal period and positive long-term projections, the stock may be worth considering. However, potential investors should carefully evaluate the company’s financial indicators and monitor the behavior of larger investors in the industry.
