The price-to-earnings ratio for Bank OZK (NASDAQ: OZK) is above average at 8.55x. The 36-month beta value for OZK is also noteworthy at 1.21. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 1 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 rating it as “overweight,” 5 rating it as “hold,” and 1 rating it as “sell.”
The public float for OZK is 107.47M, and at present, short sellers hold a 14.57% of that float. The average trading volume of OZK on February 13, 2025 was 1.21M shares.
OZK) stock’s latest price update
Bank OZK (NASDAQ: OZK) has seen a decline in its stock price by -1.11 in relation to its previous close of 53.10. However, the company has experienced a 1.04% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-02-11 that Bank OZK’s strong net results and low loan loss provisions ensure preferred dividends are well-covered, making the preferred shares attractive. The bank’s low LTV ratio in its real-estate-backed portfolio and sufficient loan loss allowances mitigate risks, even in adverse scenarios. Preferred shares offer a 6.55% yield, trading at a 30% discount to par value, with the potential for price appreciation if interest rates drop.
OZK’s Market Performance
Bank OZK (OZK) has experienced a 1.04% rise in stock performance for the past week, with a 23.98% rise in the past month, and a 13.02% rise in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.95%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.80% for OZK. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 3.76% for OZK stock, with a simple moving average of 17.83% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of OZK
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for OZK stocks, with Wells Fargo repeating the rating for OZK by listing it as a “Equal Weight.” The predicted price for OZK in the upcoming period, according to Wells Fargo is $48 based on the research report published on January 21, 2025 of the current year 2025.
OZK Trading at 10.42% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought OZK to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -2.11% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.80%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.95%, as shares surge +19.34% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +5.15% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, OZK rose by +1.04%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +14.15% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $50.61. In addition, Bank OZK saw 17.92% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Stock Fundamentals for OZK
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.17 for the present operating margin
- 1.0 for the gross margin
The net margin for Bank OZK stands at 0.26. The total capital return value is set at 0.02. Equity return is now at value 13.21, with 1.98 for asset returns.
Based on Bank OZK (OZK), the company’s capital structure generated 0.1 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 1.42. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.11. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 0.81.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 904.4 million with net debt to EBITDA at -2.56. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.43. The receivables turnover for the company is 15.71for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.07. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.80.
Conclusion
In summary, Bank OZK (OZK) has had a better performance as of late. Analysts have mixed opinions on the stock, with some viewing 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.
