PRSC:NGS-The Providence Service Corporation

EQUITY | Medical Care | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 56.5

Change

-0.59 (-1.03)%

Market Cap

USD 0.53B

Volume

0.06M

Analyst Target

USD 107.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Providence Service Corp provides and manages government sponsored non-emergency transportation services, human services, workforce development services and health assessment services.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Medical Care) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -5.86% 50% F 24% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -5.86% 50% F 24% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -22.37% 42% F 35% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -22.37% 42% F 34% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 47.79% 38% F 66% D+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 47.79% 38% F 62% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 14.58% 47% F 72% C
Dividend Return 14.58% 47% F 70% C-
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 25.02% 87% B+ 54% F
Risk Adjusted Return 58.27% 60% D- 78% C+
Market Capitalization 0.53B 62% D 66% D+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Medical Care) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 8.70 73% 30%
Price/Book Ratio 2.31 62% 45%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 54% 78%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 54% 75%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 3.06% 45% 51%
Return on Invested Capital N/A N/A N/A
Return on Assets 3.97% 54% 74%
Debt to Equity Ratio 0.11% 75% 91%

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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:
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.

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.

What to not like:
Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

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 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 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