CA:NGS-CA Inc.

EQUITY | Application Software | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 43.98

Change

+0.17 (+0.39)%

Market Cap

USD 13.20B

Volume

4.94M

Analyst Target

USD 42.51
Analyst Rating

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About

CA Inc is a provider of enterprise information technology software and solution. It develops and delivers software and services that help organizations manage and secure their IT infrastructures and deliver more flexible IT services.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Application Software) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 32.15% 71% C- 85% B
Dividend Return 2.30% 81% B- 72% C
Total Return 34.45% 73% C 86% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 30.93% 71% C- 82% B
Dividend Return 3.04% 78% C+ 73% C
Total Return 33.97% 72% C 83% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 46.50% 55% F 60% D-
Dividend Return 16.82% 79% B- 71% C-
Total Return 63.32% 57% F 63% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 5.31% 37% F 46% F
Dividend Return 8.58% 41% F 49% F
Total Return 3.28% 84% B 75% C
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 11.36% 97% N/A 84% B
Risk Adjusted Return 75.54% 69% C- 73% C
Market Capitalization 13.20B 95% A 97% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Application Software) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 16.40 23% 11%
Price/Book Ratio 3.08 57% 36%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 3.93 54% 27%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 16.23 50% 30%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 7.30% 65% 60%
Return on Invested Capital 12.17% 72% 74%
Return on Assets 3.60% 69% 73%
Debt to Equity Ratio 44.50% 41% 50%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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 total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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.

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 Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
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 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 dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

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.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector