Timing is everything, especially when it comes to investing in stocks like IMAC Holdings. As we look toward November, investors are keen to see if IMAC Holdings, trading under the ticker BACK, can offer promising returns. Operating in the healthcare sector, specifically within medical care facilities, IMAC has faced challenges, reflected in its negative earnings per share estimates for the current year at 2.53 and next year at 3.48. Despite these hurdles, the company maintains a modest cash reserve of $221.5K, which could provide some cushion as it navigates its financial landscape. With a 50-day moving average of 1.46 and a Wall Street target price of 8.25, there's a glimmer of potential upside. However, investors should weigh these factors carefully, considering the company's free cash flow loss of 2.8M and a return on equity of negative 3.32. As November unfolds, keeping a close eye on IMAC's financial maneuvers and market performance will be crucial for those considering this stock. Assure Holdings is bouncing back more quickly, with its shares jumping 13.33%, compared to IMAC Holdings' 9.82% rise. While many investors are steering clear of the healthcare equipment and supplies sector, it's worth taking a closer look at IMAC Holdings to see how it stacks up against Assure Holdings and similar companies. Let's delve into some of the competitive factors that differentiate IMAC from Assure.
IMAC Holdings, trading under the ticker BACK, has been capturing attention with its current stock price at 1.23 in the Medical Care Facilities industry. Despite facing challenges like a significant free cash flow loss of 2.8M, investors are keen to see if the company can turn the tide and offer potential gains this November.
Main Ideas
By examining the fundamental indicators of IMAC Holdings and Assure, you can assess how market fluctuations impact their stock prices and determine if combining them in your portfolio could reduce risk. Pair trading strategies might be useful, such as going long on Assure while shorting IMAC Holdings. For more insights, explore our [pair correlation module](#) for detailed analysis.
Now, let's delve into asset utilization. This metric shows how much revenue a company generates per dollar of assets. IMAC Holdings boasts an impressive asset utilization ratio of 454.24%, meaning it earns $4.54 for every dollar of assets. This high ratio indicates that IMAC Holdings is effectively leveraging its assets to boost operational efficiency.IMAC Holdings
financial leverage refers to using borrowed capital as a funding source to finance IMAC Holdings ongoing operations. It is usually used to expand the firm's asset base and generate returns on borrowed capital. IMAC Holdings financial leverage is typically calculated by taking the company's all interest-bearing debt and dividing it by total capital. So the higher the debt-to-capital ratio (i.e., financial leverage), the riskier the company. Financial leverage can amplify the potential profits to IMAC Holdings' owners, but it also increases the potential losses and risk of financial distress, including bankruptcy, if the firm cannot cover its debt costs. The degree of IMAC Holdings' financial leverage can be measured in several ways, including by ratios such as the debt-to-equity ratio (total debt / total equity), equity multiplier (total assets / total equity), or the debt ratio (total debt / total assets). Please check the
breakdown between IMAC Holdings's total debt and its cash.
In general, Stock analysis is a method for investors and traders to make individual buying and selling decisions. Stock correlation analysis is also essential because it can help investors realize that they may not be as diversified as they think. Risk management strategies are usually required to make sure all portfolios are properly aligned against their risk tolerance level. You can consider holding IMAC Holdings together with similar or unrelated positions with a negative correlation. For example, you can also add Novo Integrated to your portfolio. If Novo Integrated is not perfectly correlated to IMAC Holdings it will diversify some of the market risks out of the positively correlated stocks in your portfolio. However, the disadvantage of this sort of hedging is that it can potentially affect your investment returns throughout market cycles. When IMAC Holdings, for example, performs excellent and delivers stable returns, the negatively correlated position you locked in as a hedge may drag your returns down.
Are you currently holding both IMAC Holdings and Novo Integrated in your portfolio? Please note if you are using this as a pair-trade strategy between IMAC Holdings and Novo Integrated, watch out for correlation discrepancy over time. Relying on the historical price correlations and assuming that it will not change may lead to short-term losses. Please check Revenue is income that a firm generates from business activities such us rendering services or selling goods to customers. It is a crucial part of a business and an essential item when evaluating a company's financial statements. Revenues from a firm's primary business operations can be reported on the income statement as sales revenue, net sales, or simply sales, depending on the industry in which a given company operates.
Revenue is typically recorded when cash or cash equivalents are exchanged for services or goods and can include products or services discounts, promotions, as well as early payments on invoices or services rendered in advance.
Revenue Breakdown
Let me now analyze IMAC Holdings revenue. Based on the latest financial disclosure, IMAC Holdings reported 5.2
M of revenue.
This is 99.93% lower than that of the Health Care Equipment & Supplies sector and significantly higher than that of the
Health Care industry. The revenue for all United States stocks is 99.94% higher than that of the company. As for Assure Holdings we see revenue of 255
K, which is much higher than that of the Health Care
| BACK | 5.2 Million | 95.32 |
| Sector | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| IONM | 255,000 | 4.68 |
"Fortune favors the bold" is a saying that resonates with investors considering IMAC Holdings (BACK) this November. With a market capitalization of just $1.81 million and a high probability of bankruptcy at 96%, the stock presents both significant risk and potential reward. Despite its challenges, including a quarterly revenue growth decline of 59% and a negative EBITDA of 1.7 million, the company's low beta of 0.25 suggests limited volatility compared to the broader market. Investors with a high-risk tolerance might find the potential upside of 10.49 intriguing, especially given the Wall Street target price of $8.25, which indicates substantial room for growth. However, caution is advised, as the company's financial health remains precarious, underscored by a negative return on equity of 3.32 and a current ratio of 1.18X, reflecting its struggle to cover short-term liabilities..
Our take on today IMAC Holdings rise
Today, IMAC Holdings experienced a significant uptick, drawing investor interest. However, the recent drop in Jensen's Alpha to -0.43 raises some concerns. This figure indicates that the stock might not be performing as well as the broader market, suggesting a potential price decline. While today's rise is promising, investors should remain vigilant and factor in this metric when assessing their positions in IMAC Holdings. The stock shows low volatility, with a skewness of -0.18 and kurtosis of 3.29.
Understanding these volatility trends can help investors make informed decisions. During bear markets, increased volatility can affect IMAC Holdings' stock price, prompting investors to adjust their portfolios by diversifying as prices decrease.Considering the current market dynamics and the strong analyst consensus around IMAC Holdings, it appears to be a promising opportunity for investors. With an analyst target price estimated value of 34.5, the stock holds potential for significant appreciation. Although the EPS estimate for next year is -3.48, the overall sentiment remains optimistic, as evidenced by the strong buy recommendations. This suggests that the market may be undervaluing the company's future prospects. Given these insights, now might be an opportune moment to explore IMAC Holdings as a potential addition to your portfolio, especially if you're looking to capitalize on growth opportunities in the healthcare sector..
Ellen Johnson is a Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board. Ellen covers public companies in North America, focusing primarily on valuation and volatility. Six years of experience in predictive investment analytics and risk management.
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