Citigroup has recently raised Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC) stock to Buy rating, as announced on April 11, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on January 16, 2024, UBS had initiated the stock to Neutral, setting a price target of $68. B. Riley Securities also raised Buy rating with a price target of $50. Additionally, BMO Capital Markets reduced Market Perform rating on August 4, 2022, with a target price of $37. Jefferies analysts, in their report published on June 7, 2022, also raised Buy rating and set a price target of $50 for Warrior Met Coal Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC) Stock Trading Recap
On Friday, Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $52.6 which represents a decrease of $-1.11 or -2.07% from the prior close of $53.71. The stock opened at $53.28 and touched a low of $51.47 during the day, reaching a high of $53.28. The volume of shares traded was 1.02 million exceeding the average volume of 0.77 million.
HCC Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -14.44% over the last five trades and -11.61% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -14.23%, and it has plunged by -23.62% in the previous three months. Currently, HCC is trading at -10.84%, -18.08%, and -15.41% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, HCC, a Basic Materials sector stock, is trading -30.36% below its 52-week high but remains 28.85% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 2.61 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Warrior Met Coal Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Warrior Met Coal Inc’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 27.44% and a profit margin of 24.99%, with a gross margin of -14.23%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Warrior Met Coal Inc’s market capitalization stands at $2.75 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 6.51, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 6.96. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 1.63, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 1.34, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 1.85% of Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 97.07%.
Notable insider trades include SCHELLER WALTER J, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER at Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC), who sold 23148 shares on Jul 03 ’24, at $75.15 each, totaling $1.74 million. On Jul 03 ’24, Gant Kelli K., CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, sold 10000 shares for $75.06 each, amounting to $0.75 million. Additionally, on Nov 08 ’23, Williams Stephen D. sold 80000 shares at $45.6 each, generating $3.65 million.
