The stock of Bruker Corp (BRKR) has seen a -1.87% decrease in the past week, with a 4.50% gain in the past month, and a -3.14% decrease in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.27%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.91% for BRKR. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -0.45% for BRKR’s stock, with a -12.49% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Bruker Corp (NASDAQ: BRKR) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Bruker Corp (NASDAQ: BRKR) is 26.66x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for BRKR is 1.18. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 0 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 2 as “overweight,” 10 as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”
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The public float for BRKR is 102.89M and currently, short sellers hold a 3.85% of that float. On September 12, 2024, BRKR’s average trading volume was 1.04M shares.
BRKR) stock’s latest price update
Bruker Corp (NASDAQ: BRKR)’s stock price has plunge by 0.22relation to previous closing price of 63.99. Nevertheless, the company has seen a -1.87% plunge in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. zacks.com reported 2024-09-05 that Bruker (BRKR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What’s next for the stock?
Analysts’ Opinion of BRKR
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for BRKR stocks, with Wells Fargo repeating the rating for BRKR by listing it as a “Overweight.” The predicted price for BRKR in the upcoming period, according to Wells Fargo is $78 based on the research report published on August 28, 2024 of the current year 2024.
Jefferies, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see BRKR reach a price target of $85. The rating they have provided for BRKR stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on June 03rd, 2024.
JP Morgan gave a rating of “Overweight” to BRKR, setting the target price at $90 in the report published on February 14th of the current year.
BRKR Trading at 0.33% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought BRKR to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -32.40% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.91%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.27%, as shares surge +4.29% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +4.01% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, BRKR fell by -1.90%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -2.52% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $64.55. In addition, Bruker Corp saw -12.72% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at BRKR starting from ROSENTHAL BOB, who sale 4,684 shares at the price of $63.14 back on Aug 15 ’24. After this action, ROSENTHAL BOB now owns 30,963 shares of Bruker Corp, valued at $295,748 using the latest closing price.
ROSENTHAL BOB, the Director of Bruker Corp, proposed sale 4,684 shares at $61.47 during a trade that took place back on Aug 15 ’24, which means that ROSENTHAL BOB is holding shares at $287,925 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for BRKR
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.12 for the present operating margin
- 0.5 for the gross margin
The net margin for Bruker Corp stands at 0.11. The total capital return value is set at 0.08. Equity return is now at value 23.31, with 7.22 for asset returns.
Based on Bruker Corp (BRKR), the company’s capital structure generated 0.55 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.13. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.21. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 36.65.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 597.2 million with net debt to EBITDA at 3.9. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 3.79. The receivables turnover for the company is 4.49for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.53. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.65.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of Bruker Corp (BRKR) has been mixed in recent times. The stock has received a mixed of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
