Alcoa posted its fourth quarter results that surpassed analysts’ expectations.
The aluminum producer’s fourth-quarter loss widened to -$2.11 a share, compared with a loss of -2 cents a share in the year-ago period.
Adjusted earnings, which exclude stock-based compensation expenses and other items, came in at $2.50 a share, compared with 26 cents a share in the year-ago period. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $1.93 a share.
Revenue rose to $3.34 billion from $2.39 billion in the year-ago quarter. The figure is higher than $3.29 billion expected by the analysts.
Alcoa projects adjusted earnings for the first quarter similar to the fourth quarter based on current pricing, while analysts predicted adjusted earnings of $1.63 a share for the first quarter on revenue of $3.29 billion.
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The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.272) is normal, around the industry mean (2.033). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (33.900). AA has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.009) as compared to the industry average of (0.041). P/S Ratio (0.807) is also within normal values, averaging (0.864).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. AA’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. AA’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 80, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a miner of bauxite and aluminum
Industry Aluminum