The stock of Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) has seen a -1.45% decrease in the past week, with a 12.76% gain in the past month, and a 23.93% flourish in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.40%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.47% for SW. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 5.38% for SW stock, with a simple moving average of 20.52% for the last 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Smurfit WestRock plc (NYSE: SW) Right Now?
Smurfit WestRock plc (NYSE: SW) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 21.23x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for SW is at 1.02. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 6 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 2 rating it as “overweight,” 4 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
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The public float for SW is 253.74M, and currently, shorts hold a 7.42% of that float. The average trading volume for SW on November 12, 2024 was 4.26M shares.
SW) stock’s latest price update
Smurfit WestRock plc (NYSE: SW)’s stock price has decreased by -2.37 compared to its previous closing price of 52.31. However, the company has seen a -1.45% decrease in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2024-11-06 that Smurfit Westrock’s merger is a catalyst for growth, driving synergies and enhancing operational efficiencies. It will make Smurfit Westrock a sector champion in disciplined capital allocation. The company might benefit from lower oil prices and has substantial EBITDA sensitivity to energy costs, with recycled paper prices also being a crucial input factor. Smurfit Westrock still trades at a discount vs. peers. Our buy is confirmed.
Analysts’ Opinion of SW
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for SW stocks, with RBC Capital Mkts repeating the rating for SW by listing it as a “Outperform.” The predicted price for SW in the upcoming period, according to RBC Capital Mkts is $58 based on the research report published on October 31, 2024 of the current year 2024.
Citigroup, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see SW reach a price target of $57. The rating they have provided for SW stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on October 23rd, 2024.
Redburn Atlantic gave a rating of “Buy” to SW, setting the target price at $60 in the report published on August 23rd of the current year.
SW Trading at 7.99% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought SW to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -5.98% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.47%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.40%, as shares surge +14.90% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +11.73% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, SW fell by -1.47%, in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $48.46. In addition, Smurfit WestRock plc saw 25.14% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Stock Fundamentals for SW
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.06 for the present operating margin
- 0.24 for the gross margin
The net margin for Smurfit WestRock plc stands at 0.04. The total capital return value is set at 0.03. Equity return is now at value 10.67, with 4.22 for asset returns.
Based on Smurfit WestRock plc (SW), the company’s capital structure generated 0.44 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 0.77. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -8.16.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 2.06 billion with net debt to EBITDA at -0.31. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.35. The receivables turnover for the company is 4.22for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.43. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.48.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) has had a better performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is bullish, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
