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Sterling Check (STER)
NASDAQ:STER
Sterling Check (STER) Stock Price & Analysis
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STER Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$10.00 - $16.68
Previous Close$14.77
Volume12.51K
Average Volume (3M)678.51K
Market Cap
$1.45B
Enterprise Value$1.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$49.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$509.53M
Price to Earnings (P/E)-5093.1
Beta1.43
Next Earnings
May 07, 2024EPS Estimate
$0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding93,154,066
10 Day Avg. Volume708,988
30 Day Avg. Volume678,510
Standard Deviation0.14
R-Squared0.03
Alpha-0.00996
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)-3.57
Price to Sales (P/S)1.83
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)10.90
P/FCF Ratio9.70
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.66
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.50Price Target Upside11.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
Sterling Check News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Sterling Check Corp. Is Worried About This – Should You Be Worried Too?
PremiumPre-Earnings
Is STER a Buy, Before Earnings?
PremiumCompany Announcements
Sterling Check and First Advantage Landmark Merger Deal
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition MeritsThe transaction is expected to create the largest global provider in the background screening market.
Shareholder ValueView the transaction as a positive outcome for STER shareholders.
Stock ValuationDeal values STER at an EV/EBITDA multiple of ~8.5x, a premium to the multiple that HireRight was recently acquired for.
Bears Say
Acquisition RiskIf the deal doesn't go through, STER shares are expected to revert to the stock price prior to the deal announcement with about 27% downside.
Analyst RatingLowering Rating to Hold; The Value is Now in the FA Shares
Stock PerformanceGiven the increase in STER shares due to the pending acquisition by FA, most of the near-term upside in the shares is currently in the stock.
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Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
STER FAQ
What was Sterling Check’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sterling Check lowest stock price was $10.00 and its highest was $16.68 in the past 12 months.
What is Sterling Check’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Sterling Check’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sterling Check’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2024 which is in 16 days.
How were Sterling Check’s earnings last quarter?
Sterling Check released its earnings results on Mar 06, 2024. The company reported $0.21 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.245 by -$0.035.
Is Sterling Check overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sterling Check’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Sterling Check pay dividends?
Sterling Check does not currently pay dividends.
What is Sterling Check’s EPS estimate?
Sterling Check’s EPS estimate is $0.26.
How many shares outstanding does Sterling Check have?
Sterling Check has 97,831,055 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sterling Check’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sterling Check reported an EPS of $0.21 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.245. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.498%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sterling Check?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Sterling Check’s share is Royce & Associates LLC. It holds Sterling Check’s shares valued at 6M.
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Sterling Check Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$16.50 (11.04% Upside)
$16.50 (11.04% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
STER Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 17.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
34.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-0.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Sterling Check
Sterling Check Corp is a global provider of technology-enabled background and identity verification services. It offers a hiring and risk management solution that begins with identity verification, followed by criminal background screening, credential verification, drug and health screening, processing of employee documentation required for onboarding, and ongoing risk monitoring. Its services are delivered through a purpose-built, proprietary, cloud-based technology platform that empowers organizations with real-time and data-driven insights to conduct and manage their employment screening programs.
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STER Company Deck
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STER Earnings Call
Q3 2023
0:00 / 0:00
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STER Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.50
▲(11.04% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering STER
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
8/11 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+11.23%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
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