Based on the HCA Holdings Inc stock forecast from 14 analysts, the average analyst target price for HCA Holdings Inc is USD 395.21 over the next 12 months. HCA Holdings Inc’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of HCA Holdings Inc is Slightly Bullish , which is based on 8 positive signals and 4 negative signals. At the last closing, HCA Holdings Inc’s stock price was USD 303.62. HCA Holdings Inc’s stock price has changed by -3.28% over the past week, -6.56% over the past month and +12.46% 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
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 return on assets
The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
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.
High dividend returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.
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.
Below median total returns
The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.
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.
Low Dividend Growth
This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
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