NYSE:IPG
$8.72
(3/19 10:13AM)
+0.9%
| Open | $8.68 |
Mkt Cap | $4.2 Billion |
| High | $8.75 |
52Wk High | $8.69 |
| Low | $8.53 |
52Wk Low | $4.05 |
| Volume | 1.4 Million |
Avg Vol 10D | 6.0 Million |
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IPG 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 IPG 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 1.14x and 0.54x respectively.
Utilizing this range we can see that IPG’s current Price to Sales per share ratio of 0.68x is significantly below its average levels historically. In fact, with a current price of $8.42, IPG is a full 20% 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 IPG.
IPG Cash Earnings
Cash Earnings is always one of the most important factors to review for a company and, more importantly, an investment in a stock. IPG is below its historical average multiple of cash earnings as calculated by Ockham. Similar to our analysis of sales per share, Ockham looks at the last 9 years of cash earnings levels for IPG to identify where the current high and low price levels have been historically in relation to profit per share. Again, we utilize a weighted average methodology which relies more heavily on recent years of data. This weighted average framework provides us with an average high Price to Cash Earnings ratio per share of 19.86 and a 9.35 low over the same period.
So what does a Cash Earnings ratio below the historical norm mean for IPG? Generally, IPG's investors have paid slightly higher stock prices for this level of Cash Earnings, which bodes well as a return to historical norms is statistically likely. However, it is never a guarantee that history gives us proper direction, particularly in fluctuating market cycles. So by utilizing a long term view and incorporating other areas of analysis (like Sales, Dividends, and management analysis), each investor can gain a more complete view of IPG. Remember, that the average Cash Earnings level for IPG has been 14.61, so the current Cash Earnings level of 12.57 is a positive in our view, but by no means is it overwhelming.
IPG Dividends
A positive Ockham rating does not require a company to pay out an inviting dividend or a dividend at all. However, we believe dividends provide a useful measure of a company's inherent expectations.
Street Smart With Carol Massar and Matt Miller: Discussion of Analysts and Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
Wall Street analysts can have a huge affect on stocks, and today Street Smart With Carol Massar and Matt Miller talked about an analysts' opinion in relation to IPG.
A significant sell off of $0.90 is underway right now, so investors in IPG should pay close attention to the news. 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. Ranking all stocks in terms of news coverage offers some interesting data. In the case of IPG, it is getting significantly more attention in recent news coverage than we are used to seeing. Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. received our Fairly Valued rating in our latest report because the price at the time of the report of $7.50 did not seem out of line with the fundamentals. The price has fallen since then and all other things being equal that makes IPG more attractive.
“… INTERPUBLIC group is the biggest winner in the s&p 500 after beating analyst estimates with a gain of nearly 12%. We are seeing a gain of nearly 6% on gap. …”
It's Been a Month or More Since The Call Discussed Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
There has not been much to report from IPG in the last few weeks at least, but The Call talked about the stock recently.
When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others. The Ockham valuation currently has a Fairly Valued stance on IPG because it trades within the price range that we would expect given current market conditions and fundamentals. But as the price has risen in the last week, we have begun to look slightly less favorably on the valuation. The Motley Fool CAPS crowd believes this stock will perform generally in line with the benchmark, or in other words the crowd is neutral. The latest news on IPG has created quite a stir as the stock is trading $0.90 higher in today's session.
“… Now, hot on a cold day, giving us some good guidance here today, well we heard from INTERPUBLIC group, the company looking for much stronger earnings going forward. …”
Can IPG Keep Costs In-Line? See Street Smart With Carol Massar and Matt Miller's Take
IPG costs were discussed on Street Smart With Carol Massar and Matt Miller, and may be of interest to investors.
Investors are headed for the exit following today's news as the stock is trading down $1.63. The Ockham valuation currently has a Fairly Valued stance on IPG because it trades within the price range that we would expect given current market conditions and fundamentals. Considering this stock's recent -9.1% decline, we may become more bullish coming into next week's report as long as the fundamentals remain roughly unchanged. When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others. Interestingly, overall sentiment looks bearish according to the Motley Fool's CAPS survey, as most of their users see Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. underperforming.
“… INTERPUBLIC group also. And they're up about 154%. -- 1. 4%. The appetite for market remained constrained. We have been able to cost cuts, cutting staff. …”
IPG Back in the News on Power Lunch
After a month of relative quiet from IPG, they have appeared back in the news.
Ranking all stocks in terms of news coverage offers some interesting data. In the case of IPG, it is getting significantly more attention in recent news coverage than we are used to seeing. Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. receives our Fairly Valued rating in our latest report because the current price does not seem out of line with the fundamentals. Due to deterioration in our valuation, we downgraded IPG as of Saturday, November 07, 2009. The Motley Fool CAPS crowd believes this stock will perform generally in line with the benchmark, or in other words the crowd is neutral.
“… Were short on specifics they addressed some broad tropics according to INTERPUBLIC ceo > > we just have to focus on a recovery and job increases. …”
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) Discussed on CNBC's Squawk On The Street
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. is in the news. Find out how this impacts IPG trading on Ockham Research.
Go to neutral. Maybe the damage is done. Up about 2% on the news. The media industry group, the topper forming industry today, 24 industry groups and top stock in media right now? Ipg, INTERPUBLIC. Omc both initiated as buy today by nomora. They think ipg is headed to 1050. Big move on the session. And yesterday we talked about it hit $1.63 on wednesday. It's a six-month low. But today i'm getting a technical trigger. A 200-day crossover, typically means you have running room to the upside. It has been weak. It is a cheap stock. If you want to do it, take a look at ca, the computer associates. The stock is little changed
“… is headed to 1050. Big move on the session. And yesterday we talked about it hit $1.63 on wednesday. It's a six-month low. But today i'm getting a technical trigger. A 200-day crossover, typically means you have running room to the upside. It has been weak. It is a cheap stock. If you want to do it, take a look at ca, the computer associates. The stock is little changed …”
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) Discussed on Fox Business's Countdown to the Closing Bell
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. is in the news. Find out how this impacts IPG trading on Ockham Research.
9@g0np >> liz: welcome back. Look at three stock we'res watching at the moment. Shares of INTERPUBLIC group trading higher. The company estimates general motors could owe it up to $50 million for advertising work. INTERPUBLIC is a gigantic advertising company. If g.M. Owes them that much money, it's less than what executives previously forecast. The stock is moving higher by 5.5%. Harley davidson shares in the
“… pany. If g.M. Owes them that much money, it's less than what executives previously forecast. The stock is moving higher by 5.5%. Harley davidson shares in the …”
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) Discussed on CNBC's Mad Money
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. is in the news. Find out how this impacts IPG trading on Ockham Research.
With that huge ramp I need a bit peter in new jersey. Home state. >> caller: hey, jimbo, big dog >> excellent local boo-yah. >> caller: I want to get your thoughts on advertising company INTERPUBLIC group, ipg. >> I think ipg is going to be a very, very late, late player in this game. It's come back nicely, but I want to sell it. I base that on the disney conference call, the cbs conference call and newscorp
“… ate, late player in this game. It's come back nicely, but I want to sell it. I base that on the disney conference call, the cbs conference call and newscorp …”
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) Discussed on Fox Business's Money For Breakfast
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. is in the news. Find out how this impacts IPG trading on Ockham Research.
Brothers 17 again, fighting, the soloist debuted in fourth and disney's earth wasumber five. Tighter budgets have analysts predicting a 15 drop in advertising spending by television networks which has firms like INTERPUBLIC who is out with first quarter earnings tomorrow morning looking to new ventures to keep last year's nearly half a billion dollars revenue growth growing. While the company continues working with its all star
“… arnings tomorrow morning looking to new ventures to keep last year's nearly half a billion dollars revenue growth growing. While the company continues working with its all star …”
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) Discussed on Fox Business's Money For Breakfast
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. is in the news. Find out how this impacts IPG trading on Ockham Research.
Thain is firing back at ken we will have all of those details ahead in the "wall street journal" this morning it is quite a story. The chairman and ceo of INTERPUBLIC group michael roth is joining me an interview. We will talk about the advertising business in just a let's get a look at futures as we havelked about this flu epidemic a lot of fears about it across the globe.
“… ss in just a let's get a look at futures as we havelked about this flu epidemic a lot of fears about it across the globe. …”
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) Discussed on Fox Business's Cavuto
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. is in the news. Find out how this impacts IPG trading on Ockham Research.
Billion dollars spending as well that would be available for every citizen to see online broker every contract they enter into. Not some ipg to look at it and underwrite a 250 page report buy you could see it, analyst could look exactly. You also have a bill but for
“… ill but for …”