
Amedisys Inc is a medical care facilities business based in the US. Amedisys shares (AMED) are listed on the NASDAQ and all prices are listed in US Dollars. Amedisys employs 21,000 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around 0.00.
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Amedisys stock price (NASDAQ: AMED)
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Latest market close | $110.82 |
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52-week range | $101.61 - $276.21 |
50-day moving average | $118.92 |
200-day moving average | $146.70 |
Wall St. target price | $161.00 |
PE ratio | 18.0783 |
Dividend yield | $0 (0%) |
Earnings per share (TTM) | $6.13 |
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Amedisys price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the close of $110.82 from 2022-07-01
1 week (2022-06-28) | 1.01% |
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1 month (2022-06-03) | -3.85% |
3 months (2022-04-04) | -35.03% |
6 months (2022-01-01) | N/A |
1 year (2021-07-02) | -58.13% |
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2 years (2020-07-02) | -45.71% |
3 years (2019-07-05) | 122.01 |
5 years (2017-07-05) | 76.24% |
Is Amedisys stock undervalued or overvalued?
Valuing Amedisys stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Amedisys's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Amedisys's P/E ratio
Amedisys's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 18x. In other words, Amedisys shares trade at around 18x recent earnings.
That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.
Amedisys's PEG ratio
Amedisys's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.4805. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Amedisys's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
Amedisys's EBITDA
Amedisys's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $265.8 million.
The EBITDA is a measure of a Amedisys's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
Amedisys financials
Revenue TTM | $2.2 billion |
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Operating margin TTM | 10.55% |
Gross profit TTM | $993.8 million |
Return on assets TTM | 8.42% |
Return on equity TTM | 21.17% |
Profit margin | 8.59% |
Book value | $29.69 |
Market capitalisation | $3.6 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Amedisys share dividends
We're not expecting Amedisys to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.
Have Amedisys's shares ever split?
Amedisys's shares were split on a 4:3 basis on 4 December 2006. So if you had owned 3 shares the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 4 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Amedisys shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 25% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Amedisys shares which in turn could have impacted Amedisys's share price.
Amedisys share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Amedisys's shares have ranged in value from as little as $101.61 up to $276.21. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while Amedisys's is 0.8779. This would suggest that Amedisys's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
Amedisys overview
Amedisys, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides healthcare services in the United States. It operates through three segments: Home Health, Hospice, Personal Care, and High Acuity Care. The Home Health segment offers a range of services in the homes of individuals for the recovery of patients from surgery, chronic disability, or terminal illness, as well as prevents avoidable hospital readmissions through its skilled nurses; rehabilitation therapists specialized in physical, speech, and occupational therapy; and social workers and aides for assisting its patients. The Hospice segment offers services that is designed to provide comfort and support for those who are dealing with a terminal illness, including cancer, heart disease, pulmonary disease, or Alzheimer's. The Personal Care segment provides assistance for patients with the activities of daily living. The High Acuity Care offers essential elements of inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility care and palliative care to patients in their homes.
Amedisys in the news
Amedisys, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AMED) Stock Has Been Sliding But Fundamentals Look Strong: Is The Market Wrong?
Amedisys' (AMED) New Tie Up to Boost At-Home Patient Care
Memorial Hermann and Contessa Partner to Provide Patients New At-Home Care Options
Frequently asked questions
What percentage of Amedisys is owned by insiders or institutions?Currently 1.766% of Amedisys shares are held by insiders and 96.835% by institutions. How many people work for Amedisys?
Latest data suggests 21,000 work at Amedisys. When does the fiscal year end for Amedisys?
Amedisys's fiscal year ends in December. Where is Amedisys based?
Amedisys's address is: 3854 American Way, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, 70816 What is Amedisys's ISIN number?
Amedisys's international securities identification number is: US0234361089 What is Amedisys's CUSIP number?
Amedisys's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 023436108
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