There's a saying in the world of finance: "The trend is your friend until it ends." As we head into May, Rent the Runway, a prominent player in the Apparel Retail industry, is a stock that investors may be questioning. The company, which operates in the Internet & Direct Marketing Retail service category, has seen its shares slide from a 52-week high of $64.1 to a 50-day moving average of $8.47. Despite this downward trend, the Wall Street target price remains optimistic at $23. However, with an operating loss of $80 million and a net income loss of $113.2 million, the company's
financial health is a concern. The question remains: Is there still investment potential in Rent the Runway stock this May? Despite the indifference of many baby boomers towards the internet and direct marketing retail sector, it's worth reviewing Rent the Runway in light of current market trends. We remain confident about a potential recovery. The recent price movement of Rent the Runway has contrasted sharply with the overall market trend in recent months. Uncertain fundamental indicators may suggest potential mid-term losses for private investors. The company's next financial report is due on June 5, 2024. Currently, the stock is experiencing above-average trading volumes.
Using predictive
technical analysis, we can analyze different prices and returns patterns and
diagnose historical swings to determine the real value of Rent the Runway. In general, sophisticated investors focus on analyzing Rent The stock price patterns and their correlations with different microeconomic environment and drivers. They apply predictive analytics to build Rent The's daily price indicators and compare them against related drivers such as
momentum indicators and various other types of predictive indicators. Using this methodology combined with a more conventional
technical analysis and
fundamental analysis, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of
Rent The's intrinsic value. In addition to deriving basic predictive indicators for Rent The, many experienced traders also check how macroeconomic factors affect Rent The price patterns. Please read more on our
technical analysis page or use our predictive modules below to complement your research.
How does Rent Stands against Peers?
Analyzing Rent The competition or peers my help you to expand the diversification possibilities of your existing portfolios and to get a better perspective on locking in new positions. Try to analyze the advantages of investing in traded instruments related to Rent The across multiple sectors and
thematic ideas. A good competitive analysis can cover a lot of different areas. But what areas to choose depends on who you are. The more exhaustive you are in your analysis, the more effective your competitive analysis will be. Check out
Rent The Competition DetailsRent The Gross Profit
Rent The Gross Profit growth is one of the most critical measures in evaluating the company. The Gross Profit growth rate is calculated simply by comparing Rent The previous period's values with its current period's values. Each time period you're measuring should be of equal lengths the increase or decrease, in a company's Gross Profit between two periods. Here we show Rent The Gross Profit growth over the last 10 years. Please check Rent The's
gross profit and other
fundamental indicators for more details.
Closer look at Rent The Semi Deviation
Rent the Runway has current Semi Deviation of 5.46. Semi-deviation provides a good measure of downside risk for a equity or a portfolio. It is similar to standard deviation, but it only looks at periods where the returns are less than the target or average level.
Semi-deviation is the square root of semi-variance. Semi-variance is calculated by averaging the deviations of returns that have a result that is less than the mean.
Semi Deviation | = | SQRT(SV) |
| = | 5.46 |
Let's now compare Rent The Semi Deviation to its closest peers:
| RENT | 5.4631460960083285 |
| APPN | 3.08 |
| OKTA | 1.64 |
| TTD | 1.91 |
As Warren Buffet wisely noted, be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
This sentiment seems particularly relevant when considering the investment potential of Rent the Runway stock this May. Despite a 52-week high of $64.1, the stock's current typical price is $22.04, significantly below its 200-day moving average of $16.79. The company's net income shows a loss of $113.2M, and the EPS estimate for next year is a loss of $22.13. However, with a current ratio of 3.23X and a high short percent of 12.34%, there is potential for a short squeeze, which could provide an opportunity for investors willing to take on the risk. .
Rent The has a small chance to finish above $19.61 in 2 months
Rent the Runway's market risk-adjusted performance is currently at -0.24, indicating a negative return on investment given the risk. This suggests the stock is underperforming and may continue to do so. The probability of the stock price exceeding $19.61 in the next two months seems low. Investors should monitor the stock's performance closely before investing. Rent the Runway's stock exhibits above-average volatility, which can help investors time the market. However, the increased volatility during bear markets can negatively impact the stock price and cause investor stress as share values drop, often prompting portfolio rebalancing.
In conclusion, Rent the Runway's stock presents a mixed bag for investors as of the 13th of April 2024. Despite a negative EPS estimate for the current and next year at
-32.07 and
-22.13 respectively, the company's real value is estimated at 13.15, slightly below its market value of 19.23. Analysts' consensus leans towards a 'Buy' with two buys, one strong buy, and two holds. The estimated target price ranges from 5.01 to 6.11, with an average estimated value of 5.5. Given these factors, investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance and investment goals before deciding whether to invest in Rent the Runway in May. .
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Vlad Skutelnik is a Macroaxis Contributor. Vlad covers stocks, funds, cryptocurrencies, and ETFs that are traded in North America, focusing primarily on fundamentals, valuation and market volatility. He has many years of experience in fintech, predictive investment analytics, and risk management.
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