The stock of Smurfit WestRock plc (NYSE: SW) has decreased by -0.69 when compared to last closing price of 56.64.Despite this, the company has seen a gain of 5.26% in its stock price over the last five trading days. zacks.com reported 2024-11-20 that Smurfit Westrock PLC (SW) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, SW’s 50-day simple moving average broke out above its 200-day moving average; this is known as a “golden cross.
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 23.38x compared to its average ratio. SW has 36-month beta value of 1.04. Analysts have mixed views on the stock, with 6 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 5 as “overweight,” 4 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
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The public float for SW is 253.74M, and currently, short sellers hold a 7.42% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of SW on November 26, 2024 was 4.26M shares.
SW’s Market Performance
SW stock saw an increase of 5.26% in the past week, with a monthly gain of 22.71% and a quarterly increase of 19.96%. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.04%, and the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 2.90% for Smurfit WestRock plc (SW). The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 7.36% for SW’s stock, with a simple moving average of 30.07% for the last 200 days.
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 15.01% 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 -1.29% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.90%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.04%, as shares surge +24.20% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +20.37% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, SW rose by +5.26%, in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $52.39. In addition, Smurfit WestRock plc saw 37.83% 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:
- 0.04 for the present operating margin
- 0.24 for the gross margin
The net margin for Smurfit WestRock plc stands at 0.02. The total capital return value is set at 0.02. 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 0.04 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 2.35. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.04. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 2.54.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 2.06 billion with net debt to EBITDA at -0.11. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.27. The receivables turnover for the company is 4.95for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.51. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.48.
Conclusion
To put it simply, Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) has had a better performance in recent times. Analysts have a bullish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others as 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.
