Medical Properties Trust Inc [NYSE: MPW] loss -0.60% or -0.03 points to close at $5.01 with a heavy trading volume of 40220598 shares.
It opened the trading session at $5.04, the shares rose to $5.17 and dropped to $4.93, the range by which the price of stock traded the whole day. The daily chart for MPW points out that the company has recorded -15.66% loss over the past six months.
If we look at the average trading volume of 9.10M shares, MPW reached to a volume of 40220598 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Medical Properties Trust Inc [MPW]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for MPW shares is $4.86 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on MPW stock is a recommendation set at 3.30. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Exane BNP Paribas have made an estimate for Medical Properties Trust Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Outperform, with their previous recommendation back on March 12, 2025. The new note on the price target was released on September 13, 2024, representing the official price target for Medical Properties Trust Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $4, while Exane BNP Paribas analysts kept a Neutral rating on MPW stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 0.62, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 0.85. Price to Free Cash Flow for MPW in the course of the last twelve months was 16.02 with Quick ratio for the last quarter at 2.76.
Trading performance analysis for MPW stock
Medical Properties Trust Inc [MPW] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -2.34. With this latest performance, MPW shares gained by 15.70% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -15.66% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 26.84% in the past year of trading.
Medical Properties Trust Inc [MPW]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Medical Properties Trust Inc [MPW] shares currently have an operating margin of 0.85% and a Gross Margin at 52.94%. Medical Properties Trust Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at -155.26%.
Medical Properties Trust Inc (MPW) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Medical Properties Trust Inc. ( MPW), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at -25.97%, highlighting a negative impact on investor capital. The Return on Assets (ROA) is -9.13%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Medical Properties Trust Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is -9.88%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Medical Properties Trust Inc (MPW) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Medical Properties Trust Inc’s (MPW) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 2.00%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Medical Properties Trust Inc (MPW) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Medical Properties Trust Inc. (MPW) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of -$12129491.53 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 2.76% and a Quick Ratio of 2.76%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
An analysis of Institutional ownership at Medical Properties Trust Inc [MPW]
There are presently around $59.50%, or 71.94%% of MPW stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of MPW stocks are: BLACKROCK INC. with ownership of 92.15 million shares, which is approximately 15.3574%. VANGUARD GROUP INC, holding 92.1 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$396.97 million in MPW stocks shares; and VANGUARD GROUP INC, currently with $$144.55 million in MPW stock with ownership which is approximately 5.4007%.
