Bank OZK (NASDAQ: OZK) has a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.15x that is above its average ratio. Additionally, the 36-month beta value for OZK is 1.03. 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 107.79M and currently, short sellers hold a 15.70% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of OZK on March 28, 2025 was 1.28M shares.
OZK) stock’s latest price update
Bank OZK (NASDAQ: OZK)’s stock price has gone decline by -2.28 in comparison to its previous close of 44.97, however, the company has experienced a -0.82% decrease in its stock price over the last five trading days. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-03-19 that Amid heightened political uncertainties and increasing expectations of a recession, OZK shares have given back all of their post-election gains. Such a situation naturally attracts value investors, but also skeptics, as OZK is heavily exposed to commercial real estate. Based on the 2024 results reported in January, I will take a fresh look at OZK’s operations and explain why I am increasingly optimistic despite a rather pessimistic market sentiment.
OZK’s Market Performance
Bank OZK (OZK) has seen a -0.82% fall in stock performance for the week, with a -7.68% decline in the past month and a -1.69% plunge in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.87%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.77% for OZK. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -1.68% for OZK’s stock, with a simple moving average of -1.83% 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 -8.56% 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 -18.07% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.77%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.87%, as shares sank -8.60% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -2.96% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, OZK fell by -0.97%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +14.57% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $44.69. In addition, Bank OZK saw -1.31% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Stock Fundamentals for OZK
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.19 for the present operating margin
- 1.0 for the gross margin
The net margin for Bank OZK stands at 0.29. The total capital return value is set at 0.01. 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 0.13 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.94. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.15. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 0.55.
When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.25. The receivables turnover for the company is 14.31for 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 0.12.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Bank OZK (OZK) has seen bad performance in recent times. Analysts have a mixed opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others rating it as a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
