The company has 691
M in debt with debt to equity (D/E) ratio of 0.55, which is OK given its current industry classification. Resolute Forest Prod has a current ratio of 2.79, demonstrating that it is liquid and is capable to disburse its financial commitments when the payables are due. Resolute Forest holds a
performance score of 16 on a scale of zero to a hundred. The company holds a Beta of 1.8833, which implies a somewhat significant risk relative to the market. Let's try to break down what Resolute's beta means in this case. As the market goes up, the company is expected to outperform it. However, if the market returns are negative, Resolute Forest will likely underperform. Although it is essential to pay attention to
Resolute Forest Prod current trending patterns, it is also good to be reasonable about what you can do with equity existing
price patterns. Our philosophy towards forecasting
future performance of any stock is to look not only at its past charts but also at the business as a whole, including all fundamental and
technical indicators. To evaluate if Resolute Forest Prod expected return of 1.61 will be sustainable into the future, we have found twenty-seven different
technical indicators, which can help you to check if the expected returns are sustainable. Use Resolute Forest
potential upside, as well as the
relationship between the kurtosis and
day typical price to analyze future returns on Resolute Forest.
The recent price roll up of Resolute Forest Prod created some momentum for insiders as it was traded today as low as
3.9 and as high as
4.69 per share. The company executives may have good odds in positioning the company resources to exploit market volatility in
September. The stock standard deviation of daily returns for 30 days investing horizon is currently 6.59. The very high volatility is mostly attributed to the latest market swings and not very good earnings reports from some of the Resolute Forest partners.
| 2019 | 2020 (projected) |
Long Term Debt to Equity | 0.36 | 0.32 | Interest Coverage | 0.48 | 0.5 |
Margins Breakdown
Resolute profit margins show the degree to which it makes money. Margin indicators are used not only by investors but also by creditors or Resolute Forest itself as indicators of financial health and management effectiveness. Please look more closely at the different varieties of Resolute Forest profit margins.
| Operating Margin | 0.55 |
| EBITDA Margin | 7.6 |
| Gross Margin | 21.86 |
| Profit Margin | (1.65) |
Resolute Forest Earnings Before Interest Taxes and Depreciation Amortization EBITDA is decreasing over the last 8 years. The previous year's value of Resolute Forest Earnings Before Interest Taxes and Depreciation Amortization EBITDA was 278,689,474. Further, Resolute Forest Earnings Before Interest Taxes and Depreciation Amortization USD is decreasing over the last 8 years. The recent value of Resolute Forest Earnings Before Interest Taxes and Depreciation Amortization USD is 23,605,263. Resolute Forest Earnings Before Interest Taxes and Depreciation Amortization EBITDA is very stable at the moment. Further, Resolute Forest Earnings Before Interest Taxes and Depreciation Amortization USD is decreasing over the last 8 years. The previous year's value of Resolute Forest Earnings Before Interest Taxes and Depreciation Amortization USD was 23,605,263.
Will Resolute Forest growth be feasible after the roll up?
Recent kurtosis is at 0.77. Resolute Forest Products is displaying above-average volatility over the selected time horizon. Investors should scrutinize Resolute Forest Products independently to ensure intended market timing strategies are aligned with expectations about Resolute Forest volatility.
Our Bottom Line On Resolute Forest Prod
Although some other firms within the paper & paper products industry are still a little expensive, even after the recent corrections, Resolute Forest may offer a potential longer-term growth to insiders. With a somewhat neutral outlook on your 30 days horizon, it may be better to hold off any trading activity and neither take in new shares of Resolute nor trade your existing holdings in the Stock. It seems the expected volatility has not yet been fully factored into the current price. Please use our equity advice module to run different scenarios to ensure your current risk level and investment horizon are fully reflective of your current investing preferences in regards to Resolute Forest.
Rifka Kats is a Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board. Rifka writes about retail product and service companies from the perspective of a regular consumer and sophisticated investor at the same time. She is passionate about corporate ethics and equality in the workforce.
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