ACTG:NSD-Acacia Research Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Specialty Business Services | NSD

Last Closing Price

USD 4.01

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 0.15B

Volume

0.08M

Avg Analyst Target

N/A

Avg User Target

USD
Average Analyst Rating

N/A

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

ACTG Stock Forecast & Price:
Based on the Acacia Research Corporation stock forecasts from 0 analysts, the average analyst target price for Acacia Research Corporation is not available over the next 12 months. Acacia Research Corporation’s average analyst rating is not available. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Acacia Research Corporation is Slightly Bearish, which is based on 4 positive signals and 6 negative signals. At the last closing, Acacia Research Corporation’s stock price was USD 4.01. Acacia Research Corporation’s stock price has changed by -4.52% over the past week, -12.83% over the past month and -43.28% over the last year.

No recent analyst target price found for Acacia Research Corporation
No recent average analyst rating found for Acacia Research Corporation

About Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG:NSD)

Acacia Research Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, invests in intellectual property and related absolute return assets; and engages in the licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. The company operates through two segments, Intellectual Property Operations and ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.acaciaresearch.com

Address : 767 Third Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10017

Employees : 287

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.40

52 Week High : 7.32

Short Ratio : 3.89

52 Week Low : 3.30

Shorted Shares : 893,449

200 Day Moving Average : 4.53

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 930,674

50 Day Moving Average : 4.60

Shares Held By Insiders : 4.97%

Short Percentage : 2.50%

Shares Held by Institutions : 62.00%

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2022-09-27 )

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ETFs Containing ACTG

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Specialty Business Services)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -21.83% 57% F 57% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -21.83% 57% F 56% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -40.86% 23% F 43% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -40.86% 23% F 42% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -2.20% 64% D 55% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -2.20% 64% D 47% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 15.90% 62% D- 77% C+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 15.90% 62% D- 75% C
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 58.06% 38% F 23% F
Risk Adjusted Return 27.39% 62% D- 64% D
Market Capitalization 0.15B 43% F 38% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Specialty Business Services)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 2.19 83% B 91% A-
Price/Book Ratio 0.64 92% A- 87% B+
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 11.53 57% F 19% F
EV/EBITDA -0.95 77% C+ 59% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 68.06% 92% A- 98% A+
Return on Invested Capital 7.50% 50% F 70% C-
Return on Assets 0.51% 43% F 60% D-
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Short Ratio 3.89 50% F 38% F
Short Percent 2.50% 43% F 48% F
Beta 0.40 92% A- 86% B
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Negative free cash flow

The company had negative total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector