WCG:NYE-Wellcare Health Plans Inc.

EQUITY | Health Care Plans | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 287.1

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 5.88B

Volume

0.35M

Analyst Target

USD 317.40
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About

WellCare Health Plans Inc is a managed care company engaged in providing government-sponsored managed care services, through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans to families, children, seniors & individuals.

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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 21.61% 88% B+ 83% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 21.61% 88% B+ 80% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 19.48% 75% C 91% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 19.48% 75% C 89% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 274.22% 88% B+ 98% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 274.22% 88% B+ 98% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 39.59% 88% B+ 98% N/A
Dividend Return 39.59% 88% B+ 98% N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 23.91% 38% F 26% F
Risk Adjusted Return 165.56% 88% B+ 98% N/A
Market Capitalization 5.88B 25% F 90% 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 27.70 13% 20%
Price/Book Ratio 3.45 50% 21%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 16.20 13% 4%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 68.36 25% 6%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 12.96% 50% 70%
Return on Invested Capital 15.56% 60% 75%
Return on Assets 4.00% 50% 63%
Debt to Equity Ratio 48.00% 100% 64%

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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.

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 Revenue Growth

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

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets 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.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

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.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

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.

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.