Based on the First Merchants Corporation stock forecast from 4 analysts, the average analyst target price for First Merchants Corporation is USD 50.00 over the next 12 months. First Merchants Corporation’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of First Merchants Corporation is Neutral, which is based on 4 positive signals and 4 negative signals. At the last closing, First Merchants Corporation’s stock price was USD 36.92. First Merchants Corporation’s stock price has changed by +4.12% over the past week, -8.25% over the past month and +6.34% over the last year.
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Stock Target Advisor's Analysis
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
Positive cash flow
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
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.
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.
Superior Revenue Growth
This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
What not to like
Overpriced compared to book value
The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.
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.
Low Dividend Growth
This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
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.
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