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HUM:NYE-Humana Inc.

EQUITY | Health Care Plans | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 295.56

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Market Cap

USD 30.56B

Volume

0.77M

Analyst Target

USD 381.20
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About

Humana Inc is a health care company that offers insurance products and health and wellness services. Its segments include Retail, Employer Group and Healthcare Services.

Company Website : http://www.humana.com

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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Largest Industry Peers for Health Care Plans

ETFs Containing HUM

PINK Simplify Exchange Traded .. 3.50 % 0.00 %

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 USD 0.13B
DXQ:CA Dynamic Active Enhanced Y.. 2.28 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (-0.12%)

 CAD 0.38B
TUSB:CA TD Select U.S. Short Term.. 2.16 % 0.28 %

-0.08 (-0.12%)

 CAD 7.90M
TUSB-U:CA TD Select U.S. Short Term.. 2.16 % 0.00 %

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 CAD 7.90M
FUM:CA 0.00 % 0.80 %

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IHF iShares U.S. Healthcare P.. 0.00 % 0.43 %

+0.48 (+-0.12%)

 USD 0.82B
VETS 0.00 % 0.60 %

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HIG-U:CA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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LONG:CA CI Global Longevity Econo.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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 CAD 0.07B
GBLO 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Health Care Plans) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 3.17% 43% F 27% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 3.17% 43% F 26% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 5.82% 38% F 87% B+
Dividend Return 0.72% 40% F 10% F
Total Return 6.54% 38% F 84% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 206.06% 38% F 98% N/A
Dividend Return 7.27% 40% F 24% F
Total Return 213.33% 38% F 98% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 26.56% 50% F 95% A
Dividend Return 27.33% 38% F 95% A
Total Return 0.77% 40% F 17% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 19.10% 88% B+ 38% F
Risk Adjusted Return 143.14% 75% C 96% N/A
Market Capitalization 30.56B 50% F 96% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Health Care Plans) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 27.50 38% 21%
Price/Book Ratio 3.97 50% 18%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -25.48 100% 98%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -40.88 88% 94%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 14.85% 38% 71%
Return on Invested Capital N/A N/A N/A
Return on Assets 4.94% 75% 67%
Debt to Equity Ratio 51.50% 88% 60%

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Analyst Rating

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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.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

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.

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.

Superior Earnings Growth

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

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity 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 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.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Negative free cash flow

The company had negative total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Low Revenue Growth

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

Low Dividend Growth

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