BTIG Research has recently initiated VinFast Auto Ltd (VFS) stock to Buy rating, as announced on January 3, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on November 21, 2023, Wedbush had initiated the stock to Outperform, setting a price target of $12. Cantor Fitzgerald also initiated Overweight rating with a price target of $7. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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VinFast Auto Ltd (VFS) Stock Trading Recap
On Monday, VinFast Auto Ltd (VFS) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $3.82 which represents a decrease of $-0.10 or -2.55% from the prior close of $3.92. The stock opened at $3.92 and touched a low of $3.76 during the day, reaching a high of $3.97. The volume of shares traded was 0.76 million falling short of the average volume of 1.00 million.
VFS Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, VinFast Auto Ltd (VFS) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 6.11% over the last five trades and 6.41% 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 -20.91%, and it has plunged by -8.17% in the previous three months. Currently, VFS is trading at 0.84%, -0.46%, and -18.64% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, VFS, a Consumer Cyclical sector stock, is trading -71.93% below its 52-week high but remains 69.40% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.18 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.
VinFast Auto Ltd’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
VinFast Auto Ltd’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of -107.99% and a profit margin of -169.08%, with a gross margin of -20.91%. 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, VinFast Auto Ltd’s market capitalization stands at $8.93 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 13.2, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales.
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 99.46% of VinFast Auto Ltd (VFS)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 0.15%.
