Based on the SLM Corp stock forecast from 9 analysts, the average analyst target price for SLM Corp is USD 22.29 over the next 12 months. SLM Corp’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of SLM Corp is Slightly Bearish, which is based on 5 positive signals and 8 negative signals. At the last closing, SLM Corp’s stock price was USD 21.48. SLM Corp’s stock price has changed by -2.05% over the past week, +1.51% over the past month and +50.74% over the last year.
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Stock Target Advisor's Analysis
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
Superior risk adjusted returns
This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
Superior capital utilization
The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
High market capitalization
This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.
High dividend returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.
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.
What not to like
Poor return on assets
The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Overpriced compared to book value
The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.
Below median total returns
The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.
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.
Negative cashflow
The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Low Dividend Growth
This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
Low Revenue Growth
This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
Highly leveraged
The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.
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