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ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORP: STOCK RATING SUMMARY
8
StockScouter

Astoria Financial Corp, a small-cap value company in the finance sector, is expected to significantly outperform the market over the next six months with less than average risk.

10 is the best possible rating.

QUICK SUMMARY
Pro

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive

Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral

Previous day's closing price for AF was slightly above its 50-day moving average. Positive

Con

One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for AF. Negative

FUNDAMENTAL
Grade: A

The most recent quarterly earnings report was approximately equal to or higher than analysts’ consensus forecast, but not to a degree that is predictive of future returns. Neutral

Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral

One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for AF. Negative

OWNERSHIP
Grade: D

Two or more executives, directors or major shareholders sold a small number of shares recently. Negative

Shares are being heavily sold by financial institutions. Neutral for a small company like AF

VALUATION
Grade: C

The price-to-earnings multiple is close to the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Neutral

The price-to-sales multiple is slightly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Negative for a small company like AF

The ratio of AF's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is negative or below the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Negative

TECHNICAL
Grade: A

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive

Previous day's closing price for AF was slightly above its 50-day moving average. Positive

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