NUAN:NGS-Nuance Communications Inc.

EQUITY | Application Software | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 16.72

Change

+0.04 (+0.24)%

Market Cap

USD 4.70B

Volume

1.39M

Analyst Target

USD 20.50
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About

Nuance Communications Inc is a provider of voice recognition solutions and natural language understanding technologies. The Company offers its solutions to banks and hospitals to airlines, carriers, and car manufacturers.

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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 26.38% 58% F 77% C+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 26.38% 58% F 76% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 16.92% 69% C- 86% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 16.92% 68% D+ 85% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -13.50% 31% F 38% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -13.50% 31% F 34% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 2.42% 34% F 46% F
Dividend Return 2.42% 33% F 40% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.28% 83% B 70% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 14.00% 33% F 38% F
Market Capitalization 4.70B 79% B- 89% 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 -25.33 78% 90%
Price/Book Ratio 2.79 64% 36%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 2.67 64% 36%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 11.77 60% 36%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -10.62% 36% 33%
Return on Invested Capital 5.14% 54% 57%
Return on Assets -3.57% 44% 38%
Debt to Equity Ratio 123.50% 16% 20%

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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:
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.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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.

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.

Negative earnings

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

Low Earnings Growth

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

Low Revenue Growth

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