In the preceding three months, 14 analysts have released ratings for BKV BKV, presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
Bullish | Somewhat Bullish | Indifferent | Somewhat Bearish | Bearish | |
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Total Ratings | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 30D | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1M Ago | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2M Ago | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3M Ago | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $26.43, a high estimate of $33.00, and a low estimate of $23.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 5.72% from the previous average price target of $25.00.
Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look
The perception of BKV by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
Analyst | Analyst Firm | Action Taken | Rating | Current Price Target | Prior Price Target |
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Tim Rezvan | Keybanc | Raises | Overweight | $27.00 | $25.00 |
Bertrand Donnes | Truist Securities | Raises | Buy | $30.00 | $25.00 |
Tim Rezvan | Keybanc | Raises | Overweight | $25.00 | $23.00 |
Nitin Kumar | Mizuho | Raises | Outperform | $33.00 | $29.00 |
Bertrand Donnes | Truist Securities | Raises | Buy | $25.00 | $24.00 |
Biju Perincheril | Susquehanna | Raises | Positive | $25.00 | $24.00 |
Bertrand Donnes | Truist Securities | Announces | Buy | $24.00 | - |
Biju Perincheril | Susquehanna | Announces | Positive | $24.00 | - |
Scott Gruber | Citigroup | Announces | Buy | $29.00 | - |
Stephen Richardson | Evercore ISI Group | Announces | Outperform | $24.00 | - |
Betty Jiang | Barclays | Announces | Overweight | $24.00 | - |
Nitin Kumar | Mizuho | Announces | Outperform | $29.00 | - |
Lloyd Byrne | Jefferies | Announces | Buy | $28.00 | - |
Tim Rezvan | Keybanc | Announces | Overweight | $23.00 | - |
Key Insights:
- Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to BKV. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.
- Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of BKV compared to the broader market.
- Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for BKV's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into BKV's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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Get to Know BKV Better
BKV Corp is a growth-driven energy company. Its core business is to produce natural gas from its owned and operated upstream businesses. It operates in four business lines: natural gas production, natural gas gathering, processing and transportation (natural gas midstream business), power generation and carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS).
Breaking Down BKV's Financial Performance
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: BKV's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -24.33%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: BKV's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 9.34%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): BKV's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.88%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): BKV's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.57%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: BKV's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.12, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
The Basics of Analyst Ratings
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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