American Capital Ltd

(NASDAQ: ACAS)
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AMERICAN CAPITAL LTD: STOCK RATING SUMMARY
7
StockScouter

American Capital Ltd, a mid-cap growth company in the finance sector, is expected to outperform the market over the next six months with less than average risk.

10 is the best possible rating.

QUICK SUMMARY
Pro

The ratio of ACAS's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is slightly below the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive

The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive

Con

The most recent quarterly earnings report was significantly lower than analysts' consensus forecast. Negative

Previous day's closing price for ACAS was close to its 50-day moving average. Neutral

FUNDAMENTAL
Grade: D

The most recent quarterly earnings report was significantly lower than analysts' consensus forecast. Negative

Earnings growth in the past year has decelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Negative

One or more analysts has modestly increased quarterly earnings estimates for ACAS. Positive

OWNERSHIP
Grade: D

Two or more executives, directors or major shareholders – including one high-level executive –sold a small number of shares recently. Very negative

Shares are under heavy accumulation by financial institutions. Positive for large companies like ACAS

VALUATION
Grade: A

The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive

The price-to-sales multiple is significantly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Very positive for a medium- to large-sized company like ACAS

The ratio of ACAS's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is slightly below the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive

TECHNICAL
Grade: B

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

Previous day's closing price for ACAS was close to its 50-day moving average. Neutral

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