Facebook Inc

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FACEBOOK INC: STOCK RATING SUMMARY
3
StockScouter

Facebook Inc, a large-cap growth company in the technology sector, is expected to significantly underperform the market over the next six months with very high risk.

10 is the best possible rating.

QUICK SUMMARY
Pro

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 FB

Con

The most recent quarterly earnings report was slightly lower than analysts’ consensus forecast. Neutral/Negative

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

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is flat. Neutral

FUNDAMENTAL
Grade: B

The most recent quarterly earnings report was slightly lower than analysts’ consensus forecast. Neutral/Negative

Earnings growth information is unavailable or inconsistent.

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

OWNERSHIP
Grade: F

Two or more executives, directors or major shareholders sold a large number of shares recently. Very negative

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

VALUATION
Grade: B

Price-to-earnings information is unavailable or inconsistent.

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 FB

The ratio of FB's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is unavailable or inconsistent.

TECHNICAL
Grade: C

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is flat. Neutral

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

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