Based on the Ventas Inc stock forecast from 9 analysts, the average analyst target price for Ventas Inc is USD 63.89 over the next 12 months. Ventas Inc’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Ventas Inc is Slightly Bearish, which is based on 5 positive signals and 11 negative signals. At the last closing, Ventas Inc’s stock price was USD 64.45. Ventas Inc’s stock price has changed by +1.95% over the past week, +2.38% over the past month and +44.80% 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.
Positive free cash flow
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
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 Dividend Growth
This stock has shown top quartile dividend 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
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 assets
The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
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.
Below median total returns
The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.
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 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 Revenue Growth
This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
Low Earnings Growth
This stock has shown below median earnings 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.
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.
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