NYSE:CS
$42.98
(2/9 12:35PM)
+6.7%
| Open | $42.34 |
Mkt Cap | $46.9 Billion |
| High | $43.1 |
52Wk High | $60.08 |
| Low | $41.33 |
52Wk Low | $18.61 |
| Volume | 1.9 Million |
Avg Vol 10D | 1.7 Million |
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CS Revenue
Cash earnings is the most important factor in our analysis, but it goes without saying that if a company cannot produce sales then there is no ability to generate cash flow. By that logic we look very closely at revenue numbers as our second most important factor in valuing a company's stock. We have established reasonable Price to Sales per share ranges based on historical data of the last 10 years. For, CS the high and low end of the Price to Sales per share ratios are 1.27x and 0.60x respectively.
Notice that CS's current Price to Sales per share ratio is 1.06x, which is slightly above its historical average. This level of Price to Sales gives us a fairly neutral position on the shares. We would like to see a drop in the Price to Sales ratio of 13% given current sales figures before we would become more positive on a Price to Sales basis. Such a drop would put Price to Sales per share in line with CS's weighted historical average.
CS 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 CS, it appears that either the current estimate for Cash Earnings is negative or CS 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 CS 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.
CS Dividends
When determining a company's future prospects for success, Ockham Research sees analysis of dividend payments as a key additional factor. Even though it isn't imperative for CS to shell out a dividend in order to receive a positive rating, it can be helpful to further our analysis.
The estimated annual dividend for CS is $0.10 producing a current dividend yield of 0.24%. Much like our evaluation of Sales and Cash Earnings per share, we review dividend yields from CS against the historic high and low levels over all available dividend history. Because dividends are a decision made exclusively by management, we view a healthy and rising dividend as a sign of confidence and strength. The highest dividend yield from CS over previous years was 12.90% while the lowest dividend yield was 0.00%. It is never a good sign for a company to pay significantly lower dividends, in this case 96.28% below the median yield. Although, dividends are a relatively small portion of our analysis framework, we still see this as a negative factor.
CS's Valuation in Focus on Tech Trader Daily-Barron's
Credit Suisse Group ADS was talked about in relation to their valuation on Tech Trader Daily-Barron's, and you can see what the pundits are saying with RazorWire.
We noticed recently that in comparison to all other stocks we analyze in the news; CS has received less coverage from the financial media in business television and blogs. At the current price, value investors will want to look elsewhere for a buying opportunity as this stock has heated up and is currently Overvalued. While bearish sentiment on a stock is not always a bad thing, it is something you need to be aware of. The Motley Fool survey of crowd sentiment shows that many investors believe this stock will underperform.
“… GameStop (GME) shares are losing ground this morning after CREDIT SUISSE analyst Gary Balter cut his rating to Neutral from Outperform, slicing his target price on the video game ... …”
The Outlook for Emerging Markets and Credit Suisse Group ADS Discussed on The Opening Bell on Fox Business
There is no doubt that the emerging markets are where the growth is right now. The latest news mention of CS on The Opening Bell on Fox Business was in relation to emerging markets.
As of this week's report, we have an Overvalued valuation on CS because the price has gotten too high to be justified by the fundamentals. Interestingly, overall sentiment looks bearish according to the Motley Fool's CAPS survey, as most of their users see Credit Suisse Group ADS underperforming. When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, Credit Suisse Group ADS has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others.
“… Pet smart, take a look, outperform at CREDIT SUISSE. Here is the trivia for you, the original name of this company was pets mart and they said pet smart sounds better and ... …”
Stocks in the News: Credit Suisse Group ADS Among the Twenty Most Discussed Stocks
Something important is going on with CS today, as it is getting a lot of attention on business television and influential blogs.
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Learn About RazorWire?Stocks to Watch: CS Heavily Covered on WSJ Marketbeat
Something important is going on with CS today, as it is getting a lot of attention on business television and influential blogs.
At the current price, value investors will want to look elsewhere for a buying opportunity as this stock has heated up and is currently Overvalued. We noticed recently that in comparison to all other stocks we analyze in the news; CS has received less coverage from the financial media in business television and blogs. While bearish sentiment on a stock is not always a bad thing, it is something you need to be aware of. The Motley Fool survey of crowd sentiment shows that many investors believe this stock will underperform.
“… That was just one of the items in a note out Sunday night from CREDIT SUISSE recounting meetings with Apple executives. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Apple officials who met with ... …”
Analysts' Take on Credit Suisse Group ADS Mentioned on Squawk On The Street
Analysts' opinions can often carry a lot of weight, especially when they make major news and are covered on Squawk On The Street.
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Learn About RazorWire?More News Than Normal on CS from Squawk On The Street
CS has been one of the most active stocks in the news today, so investors in it will want to pay attention to what is happening.
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Learn About RazorWire?Stocks to Watch: CS Heavily Covered on The Opening Bell on Fox Business
We are observing a lot of attention being paid to CS in the news, so if you hold the stock you may want to take a look at what is going on.
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Learn About RazorWire?Holding CS Stock? See What Is Being Discussed on Squawk On The Street
The latest news from Squawk On The Street on CS is available through Ockham's news analytics platform RazorWire.
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Learn About RazorWire?CS's EPS discussed on Tech Trader Daily-Barron's
Whenever news breaks regarding earnings or earnings per share data, we pay close attention.
As of this week's report, we have an Overvalued valuation on CS because the price has gotten too high to be justified by the fundamentals. In comparison to the other stocks that we follow, Credit Suisse Group ADS has seen more discussion in relation to its normal ranking among the group. Be aware that the news sources we track are focusing on this stock more often these days. Interestingly, overall sentiment looks bearish according to the Motley Fool's CAPS survey, as most of their users see Credit Suisse Group ADS underperforming. Investors are headed for the exit following today's news as the stock is trading down $3.33.
“… Materials (WFR), which took a shellacking yesterday on investor disappointment with the company’s 2010 outlook, is on the mend today after CREDIT SUISSE analyst Satya Kumar upped ... …”
Squawk On The Street Has the Latest News on CS
Staying informed on the news is invaluable for investors, and RazorWire has captured a recently discussion on CS from Squawk On The Street.
At the price level we saw when the report was issued $43.18, value investors would want to look elsewhere for a buying opportunity as this stock had heated up and was Overvalued. Thankfully, the price has started to fall a bit making it more attractive. While bearish sentiment on a stock is not always a bad thing, it is something you need to be aware of. The Motley Fool survey of crowd sentiment shows that many investors believe this stock will underperform. A significant sell off of $3.73 is underway right now, so investors in CS should pay close attention to the news. Ranking all stocks in terms of news coverage offers some interesting data. In the case of CS, it is getting significantly more attention in recent news coverage than we are used to seeing.
“… Five perform neers in the s&p 500, outperform from neutral at CREDIT SUISSE also defended this morning at broad point amtech, a big miss on their fourth quarter on wednesday and ... …”