NYSE:OMG
$30.66
(2/9 2:43PM)
+2.0%
| Open | $30.5 |
Mkt Cap | $918.8 Million |
| High | $31.23 |
52Wk High | $36.50 |
| Low | $30.09 |
52Wk Low | $13.90 |
| Volume | 118,924 |
Avg Vol 10D | 327,800 |
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OMG Revenue
For a long time, value investors have used the current share price relative to sales per share levels as an important valuation tool. We utilize a historical weighted average methodology that treats recent years more importantly in the calculation. When looking at OMG through this framework, we can see that our weighted average historical high and low Price to Sales per share ratios over the last 10 years are 1.41x and 0.52x respectively.
Utilizing this range we can see that OMG’s current Price to Sales per share ratio of 1.01x is somewhat above its historical average. As such, the current Price to Sales ratio suggests a neutral share price forecast. In order for us to become more positive about OMG we would need to see a drop in the Price to Sales ratio of 4% given current sales per share levels in order to return to its historical weighted average.
OMG Cash Earnings
When reviewing a company and their prospects for success, it is necessary to analyze their ability to generate positive Cash Earnings. This is a vital component to our analysis, because as a long term investment research firm, there are few factors more closely tied to the valuation of a company as Cash Earnings. In the case of OMG, it appears that either the current estimate for Cash Earnings is negative or OMG is not likely to generate positive Cash Earnings based upon their prior performance in the last several quarters.
Remember that Cash Earnings is not the only way to value a company's potential, but in our analysis it is the most important. Thus, for our analysis OMG receives a negative score from a Cash perspective. At Ockham, we are fond of saying "Cash is King," and in this case the company is not generating any. If a company is not able to generate a profit then there is no reason to invest in them. Unless of course you believe in the story, and hope it will eventually lead to a profitable enterprise.
OMG Dividends
A strong dividend payment history is looked upon as a favorable characteristic on a company’s future and potentially can receive a positive Ockham rating. That being said, we don't require dividend payments for company's whose management has elected to forgo them entirely.
OM Group, Inc. (OMG) Discussed on CNBC's Mad Money
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I was going to be in ohio right >> you are? >> oh, well -- figuratively. Hey, during green week in 2007 you recommended OM group, symbol o america g. >> when it hit 58 in april of '08 you suggested to sell. Good call. >> I like omg's leadership, green seems to be back and with oil prices eventually increasing is it time to ride this one back up. >> this is an oil mineral company and I cannot recommend the mineral company until I see
“… ms to be back and with oil prices eventually increasing is it time to ride this one back up. >> this is an oil mineral company and I cannot recommend the mineral company until I see …”