NYSE:STI
$22.75
(2/9 1:07PM)
+1.6%
| Open | $22.61 |
Mkt Cap | $11.2 Billion |
| High | $23.07 |
52Wk High | $26.20 |
| Low | $22.4 |
52Wk Low | $8.76 |
| Volume | 3.4 Million |
Avg Vol 10D | 12.1 Million |
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STI 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 STI 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 2.33x and 1.47x respectively.
Utilizing this range we can see that STI’s current Price to Sales per share ratio of 1.08x is significantly below its average levels historically. In fact, with a current price of $22.49, STI is a full 44% below its average Price to Sales ratio at comparable sales levels. This is a rare occurrence and, when taken in context of the other areas of our analysis, can be a strong positive for our outlook for STI.
STI Cash Earnings
STI is not forecasted to produce positive Cash Earnings this year, based on recent performance. This is not a positive situation, as we would always prefer that a company is producing cash every year. However, it is important to recognize that not all companies or types of companies have the goal of producing positive Cash Earnings either early in their business cycle or following significant turnaround changes. When looking at STI, we hesitate to be overly negative on the company, but it is of concern that the company is not profitable at this time.
Let's face it, companies cannot remain unprofitable for very long before a change has to be made. This could mean further restructuring or corporate event such as selling assets or spinning off divisions, at any rate a company with negative cash flows is not one that often makes a great investment unless you can acquire it at an extremely depressed price.
STI Dividends
While it is not necessary to pay an attractive dividend or a dividend at all, to receive a positive rating from Ockham, we view dividends as an additionally helpful measure in determining the future potential of any company.
In STI’s case, the estimated annual dividend is $0.04 resulting in a current dividend yield of 0.18%. Similar to our review of Sales and Cash Earnings per share, we evaluate dividend yields from STI against the historic high and low levels over the past 10 years. The highest dividend yield from STI over this period was 14.39% while the lowest dividend yield was 0.15% With that range in mind, STI’s current dividend yield is a full 97.52% below its median dividend yield historically. This is a negative from our perspective.
Holding STI Stock? See What Is Being Discussed on Fast Money
SunTrust Banks, Incorporated is one of the thousands of companies that Ockham has news analytics on, and it was recently discussed on Fast Money.
We have recently (Saturday, January 23, 2010) downgraded this stock due to deteriorating fundamentals. As of this week's report, we have an Overvalued valuation on STI 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 SunTrust Banks, Incorporated underperforming. When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, SunTrust Banks, Incorporated has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others.
“… we like the regionals, zion, regions financial, SUNTRUST, fifth third and they're the companies that we like and are trading closer to book and they're not going have the ... …”
SunTrust Banks, Incorporated News is Being Covered Right Now on Closing Bell
SunTrust Banks, Incorporated is one of the thousands of companies that Ockham has news analytics on, and it was recently discussed on Closing Bell.
The crowd at The Motley Fool does not like STI and believes that it will Underperform. After factoring in the current fundamentals versus their historically normal ranges, we have established a Fairly Valued stance on STI. As we analyze the results from RazorWire, one thing we do is rank each stock in terms of amount of news coverage. Recently, STI has been less covered in the news compared to the rest of our universe of stocks.
“… Regional banks there, like SUNTRUST on the upside. Market his a decidedly defensive tone, believe it or not, we had some groups that were on the upside. …”
Power Lunch: What is Happening with SunTrust Banks, Incorporated Now?
The latest news on Power Lunch in regards to STI came through on RazorWire recently.
The latest news on STI has created quite a stir as the stock is trading $1.33 higher in today's session. SunTrust Banks, Incorporated receives our Fairly Valued rating in our latest report because the current price does not seem out of line with the fundamentals. 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. We noticed recently that in comparison to all other stocks we analyze in the news; STI has received less coverage from the financial media in business television and blogs.
“… Big winners today, regional banks surging on upbeat earnings news, comerica, fifth third bank, SUNTRUST BANKS, rising to a slaughter. > > …”
See Why SunTrust Banks, Incorporated News Was Discussed on Fox Business
The latest news on Fox Business in regards to STI came through on RazorWire recently.
SunTrust Banks, Incorporated receives our Fairly Valued rating in our latest report because the current price does not seem out of line with the fundamentals. The latest news on STI has created quite a stir as the stock is trading $1.45 higher in today's session. We noticed recently that in comparison to all other stocks we analyze in the news; STI 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.
“… SUN TRUST, 5%. These are smaller charts. > > the regional banks are soaring but investment banks taking it on the chin who have to unwind their business. …”
Fox Business Brings News Related to SunTrust Banks, Incorporated
The latest news from business television and influential blogs is always available through Ockham's RazorWire, and this news is in relation to SunTrust Banks, Incorporated.
SunTrust Banks, Incorporated receives our Fairly Valued rating in our latest report because the current price does not seem out of line with the fundamentals. 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. We noticed recently that in comparison to all other stocks we analyze in the news; STI has received less coverage from the financial media in business television and blogs.
“… SUN TRUST are all in the top ten. On the down side coach with some weak sales. And a representation of the transports the railroads with dismal outlook really pressuring not ... …”
Interested in STI? See What the Pundits Said on The Call
The latest news on The Call in regards to STI came through on RazorWire recently.
When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, SunTrust Banks, Incorporated has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others. The Ockham valuation currently has a Fairly Valued stance on STI because it trades within the price range that we would expect given current market conditions and fundamentals. Interestingly, overall sentiment looks bearish according to the Motley Fool's CAPS survey, as most of their users see SunTrust Banks, Incorporated underperforming.
“… SUNTRUST, ticker sti and these are banks trading around tangible book value and they're trading around six times normalized earnings. To me we'll get that in 2012. …”
Squawk On The Street Discussed the Latest Development of SunTrust Banks, Incorporated
SunTrust Banks, Incorporated is one of the thousands of companies that Ockham has news analytics on, and it was recently discussed on Squawk On The Street.
SunTrust Banks, Incorporated receives our Fairly Valued rating in our latest report because the current price does not seem out of line with the fundamentals. 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. We noticed recently that in comparison to all other stocks we analyze in the news; STI has received less coverage from the financial media in business television and blogs.
“… Raised to buy at SUN TRUST robinson humphrey. They think we're going to be looking at temporary jobs for a long time and that bodes well for a company that, well, makes money ... …”
See Why SunTrust Banks, Incorporated News Was Discussed on Closing Bell
News has broken via the television and viral blogs regarding STI, so investors should take an interest in learning what was said.
Take notice of the news on this stock because it is up $1.63 since the close of trading yesterday. When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, SunTrust Banks, Incorporated has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others. The Ockham valuation currently has a Fairly Valued stance on STI because it trades within the price range that we would expect given current market conditions and fundamentals. Interestingly, overall sentiment looks bearish according to the Motley Fool's CAPS survey, as most of their users see SunTrust Banks, Incorporated underperforming.
“… And it's actually interesting because the regionals from the superregionals outperforming just about everybody, SUNTRUST, comerica, pnc leading the way at nyse and everybody ... …”
Check Out The Call and News on STI
The latest news on The Call in regards to STI came through on RazorWire recently.
In comparison to the other stocks that we follow, SunTrust Banks, Incorporated 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 SunTrust Banks, Incorporated underperforming. The Ockham valuation currently has a Fairly Valued stance on STI because it trades within the price range that we would expect given current market conditions and fundamentals.
“… Ford and amazon and macy's respectively down in the autos and retailers and the banks, they're trying to fight back, but the usual suspects like fifth-third and SUNTRUST appear to ... …”
Interested in STI? See What the Pundits Said on Squawk On The Street
The latest news from Squawk On The Street on STI is available through Ockham's news analytics platform RazorWire.
SunTrust Banks, Incorporated receives our Fairly Valued rating in our latest report because the current price does not seem out of line with the fundamentals. Ranking all stocks in terms of news coverage offers some interesting data. In the case of STI, it is getting significantly more attention in recent news coverage than we are used to seeing. 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.
“… Earlier in the month piper put an underweight while SUNTRUST gave it a buy. > > up next more on that plane crash in jamaica. …”