Usio Inc (NASDAQ: USIO) has experienced a decline in its stock price by -14.40 compared to its previous closing price of 2.57. However, the company has seen a gain of 36.65% in its stock price over the last five trading days. globenewswire.com reported 2024-12-12 that SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), a cloud-based provider of integrated FinTech electronic payment solutions, is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Peter Kirby, the Company’s longest-serving board member, on December 7, 2024.
Is It Worth Investing in Usio Inc (NASDAQ: USIO) Right Now?
Usio Inc (NASDAQ: USIO) has a price-to-earnings ratio that is above its average at 22.29x. The stock has a 36-month beta value of 1.66. Opinions on the stock are mixed, with 2 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 2 as “overweight,” 1 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for USIO is 17.33M, and at present, short sellers hold a 0.32% of that float. On January 14, 2025, the average trading volume of USIO was 255.00K shares.
USIO’s Market Performance
USIO’s stock has seen a 36.65% increase for the week, with a 48.65% rise in the past month and a 58.44% gain in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 31.25%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 12.90% for Usio Inc. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 35.36% for USIO’s stock, with a 45.81% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
USIO Trading at 44.81% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought USIO to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -24.66% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 12.90%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 31.25%, as shares surge +50.68% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +60.26% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, USIO rose by +36.65%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +29.94% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $1.63. In addition, Usio Inc saw 50.68% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at USIO starting from HOCH LOUIS A, who purchase 200 shares at the price of $1.50 back on Aug 23 ’24. After this action, HOCH LOUIS A now owns 3,195,317 shares of Usio Inc, valued at $300 using the latest closing price.
HOCH LOUIS A, the Chairman, President and CEO of Usio Inc, purchase 300 shares at $1.50 during a trade that took place back on Aug 21 ’24, which means that HOCH LOUIS A is holding 3,195,117 shares at $450 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for USIO
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -0.03 for the present operating margin
- 0.21 for the gross margin
The net margin for Usio Inc stands at 0.03. The total capital return value is set at -0.1. Equity return is now at value 15.98, with 2.20 for asset returns.
Based on Usio Inc (USIO), the company’s capital structure generated 0.04 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at -45.31. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.04. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -50.68.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 1.9 million with net debt to EBITDA at -2.65. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 0.68. The receivables turnover for the company is 19.05for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.71. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.10.
Conclusion
To sum up, Usio Inc (USIO) has seen a better performance recently. Analysts have differing views on the stock, with some seeing 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.
