Stephens has recently initiated Sitio Royalties Corp (STR) stock to Overweight rating, as announced on September 4, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on April 10, 2024, Barclays had initiated the stock to Underweight, setting a price target of $26. Truist also initiated Buy rating with a price target of $29. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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Sitio Royalties Corp (STR) Stock Trading Recap
On Friday, Sitio Royalties Corp (STR) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $22.59 which represents a slight increase of $0.34 or 1.53% from the prior close of $22.25. The stock opened at $22.51 and touched a low of $22.21 during the day, reaching a high of $22.61. The volume of shares traded was 0.57 million falling short of the average volume of 0.64 million.
STR Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Sitio Royalties Corp (STR) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 9.13% over the last five trades and 7.88% 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 -11.93%, and it has plunged by -5.99% in the previous three months. Currently, STR is trading at 6.12%, 2.84%, and -1.34% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, STR, a Energy sector stock, is trading -12.94% below its 52-week high but remains 13.63% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.62 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.
Sitio Royalties Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Sitio Royalties Corp’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 7.80% and a profit margin of -2.70%, with a gross margin of -11.93%. 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, Sitio Royalties Corp’s market capitalization stands at $3.48 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 65.48. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 5.57, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 1.2, 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 0.81% of Sitio Royalties Corp (STR)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 138.62%.