Should You Invest in Bank OZK (OZK) Now?

Bank OZK (NASDAQ: OZK) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 7.12x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for OZK is at 0.85. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 1 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 rating it as “overweight,” 5 as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”

The public float for OZK is 107.79M, and currently, shorts hold a 15.70% of that float. The average trading volume for OZK on April 03, 2025 was 1.31M shares.

OZK) stock’s latest price update

Bank OZK (NASDAQ: OZK) has seen a rise in its stock price by 0.85 in relation to its previous close of 43.38. However, the company has experienced a -3.59% decline in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. zacks.com reported 2025-04-02 that OZK announces a 2.4% increase in its quarterly dividend to 43 cents per share. A solid liquidity and capital position is likely to help sustain capital distributions.

OZK’s Market Performance

Bank OZK (OZK) has experienced a -3.59% fall in stock performance for the past week, with a -4.25% drop in the past month, and a -1.60% drop in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.52%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.63% for OZK. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -1.25% for OZK’s stock, with a -2.43% simple moving average for the past 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 -8.39% 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 -18.44% of loss for the given period.

Volatility was left at 2.63%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.52%, as shares sank -3.61% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -13.43% lower at present.

During the last 5 trading sessions, OZK fell by -3.59%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +13.90% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $44.30. In addition, Bank OZK saw -1.75% 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 1.23. 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 had a bad performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others 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.

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