Analyzing Verastem Inc (VSTM)’s Gross, Operating, Pretax, and Net Margins

At the time of writing, Verastem Inc [VSTM] stock is trading at $2.61, up 6.10%. In order to assess the stock’s recent performance, you can check whether its short-term value is rising or falling. The VSTM shares have gain 4.82% over the last week, with a monthly amount drifted -11.82%, and not seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

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From an analyst’s perspective:

Previously, B. Riley Securities started tracking the stock with Buy rating on September 27, 2023, and set its price target to $21. On June 15, 2023, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Buy and revised its price target to $36 on the stock. RBC Capital Mkts started tracking with a Outperform rating for this stock on April 14, 2022, and assigned it a price target of $5. In a note dated March 09, 2022, Truist initiated an Buy rating and provided a target price of $6 on this stock.

For the past year, the stock price of Verastem Inc fluctuated between $2.10 and $14.22. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $8.33 within the next 12 months. Verastem Inc [NASDAQ: VSTM] shares were valued at $2.61 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 219.16% based on the average VSTM price forecast.

Analyzing the VSTM fundamentals

Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 1.0% with Operating Profit Margin at -9.77%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at -8.85%, and Net Profit Margin reading is -8.85%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at -0.85, Equity is -1.33 and Total Capital is -1.31. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.05.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 2.49 points at the first support level, and at 2.36 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 2.69, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 2.76.

Ratios To Look Out For

It is important to note that Verastem Inc [NASDAQ:VSTM] has a current ratio of 3.28. In addition, the Quick Ratio stands at 3.28 and the Cash Ratio stands at 2.75. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 10.50, the price to book ratio is 3.72.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Paterson Dan, President and CEO, that happened on Aug 05 ’24 when 3245.0 shares were sold. Chief Financial Officer, Calkins Daniel completed a deal on Jul 09 ’24 to sell 7.0 shares. Meanwhile, Chief Financial Officer Calkins Daniel sold 28.0 shares on Jun 24 ’24.

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