The price-to-earnings ratio for Rockwell Automation Inc (NYSE: ROK) is above average at 34.73x, Company’s 36-month beta value is 1.35.Analysts have differing opinions on the stock, with 9 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 3 as “overweight,” 16 as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”
The public float for ROK is 112.64M, and currently, short sellers hold a 2.26% ratio of that floaft. The average trading volume of ROK on December 19, 2024 was 827.59K shares.
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ROK) stock’s latest price update
The stock of Rockwell Automation Inc (NYSE: ROK) has decreased by -1.98 when compared to last closing price of 293.49. Despite this, the company has experienced a -3.26% fall in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. prnewswire.com reported 2024-12-18 that Rockwell Automation (Rockwell) delivers AI-powered water monitoring technologies, enabling water utilities to optimize system efficiency, reduce leaks, and meet sustainability goals through innovative digital solutions. SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan recently researched the smart water monitoring industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Rockwell with the 2024 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award.
ROK’s Market Performance
Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK) has seen a -3.26% fall in stock performance for the week, with a 1.61% gain in the past month and a 7.25% surge in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.32%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.22% for ROK. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -2.08% for ROK’s stock, with a 5.50% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of ROK
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for ROK stocks, with Jefferies repeating the rating for ROK by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for ROK in the upcoming period, according to Jefferies is $350 based on the research report published on December 12, 2024 of the current year 2024.
HSBC Securities, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see ROK reach a price target of $355. The rating they have provided for ROK stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on December 11th, 2024.
KeyBanc Capital Markets gave a rating of “Overweight” to ROK, setting the target price at $345 in the report published on December 09th of the current year.
ROK Trading at 2.09% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought ROK to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -8.01% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.22%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.32%, as shares surge +3.43% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +8.09% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, ROK fell by -3.26%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by unch in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $293.81. In addition, Rockwell Automation Inc saw -7.34% 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 ROK starting from Moret Blake D., who sale 1,730 shares at the price of $296.86 back on Dec 10 ’24. After this action, Moret Blake D. now owns 83,873 shares of Rockwell Automation Inc, valued at $513,576 using the latest closing price.
Moret Blake D., the President and CEO of Rockwell Automation Inc, sale 1,121 shares at $302.01 during a trade that took place back on Dec 09 ’24, which means that Moret Blake D. is holding 81,754 shares at $338,556 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for ROK
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.15 for the present operating margin
- 0.39 for the gross margin
The net margin for Rockwell Automation Inc stands at 0.12. The total capital return value is set at 0.17. Equity return is now at value 26.86, with 8.41 for asset returns.
Based on Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK), the company’s capital structure generated 0.51 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.24. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.04. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 8.3.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 1.57 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 2.24. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 4.37. The receivables turnover for the company is 4.59for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.74. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.08.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK) has experienced a mixed performance in recent times. The stock has received mixed “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
