Financial Metrics Exploration: Understanding Kura Oncology Inc (KURA) Through Ratios

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The closing price of Kura Oncology Inc (NASDAQ: KURA) was $16.97 for the day, down -2.25% from the previous closing price of $17.36. In other words, the price has decreased by -$2.25 from its previous closing price. On the day, 0.7 million shares were traded. KURA stock price reached its highest trading level at $17.58 during the session, while it also had its lowest trading level at $16.89.

Ratios:

Our analysis of KURA’s different ratios will help us gain a deeper understanding of the company. For the most recent quarter (mrq), Quick Ratio is recorded 14.94 and its Current Ratio is at 14.94. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.04 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 0.03.

Upgrades & Downgrades

In addition, analysts’ ratings and any changes thereto give investors an idea of the stock’s future direction. In the most recent recommendation for this company, UBS on October 24, 2024, initiated with a Buy rating and assigned the stock a target price of $27.

On October 14, 2024, Stifel Downgraded its rating to Hold which previously was Buy and also lowered its target price recommendation from $26 to $19.

On December 22, 2023, Mizuho started tracking the stock assigning a Buy rating and target price of $26.Mizuho initiated its Buy rating on December 22, 2023, with a $26 target price.

Insider Transactions:

Also, insider trades can serve as a great indicator of what management thinks about the future direction of a stock’s price. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on May 20 ’24 when Bair Teresa Brophy sold 2,615 shares for $22.15 per share. The transaction valued at 57,916 led to the insider holds 68,979 shares of the business.

DOYLE THOMAS JAMES sold 2,318 shares of KURA for $41,262 on Jan 29 ’24. The SVP, Finance & Accounting now owns 48,093 shares after completing the transaction at $17.80 per share. On Jan 29 ’24, another insider, Bair Teresa Brophy, who serves as the Chief Legal Officer of the company, sold 2,053 shares for $17.80 each. As a result, the insider received 36,544 and left with 68,979 shares of the company.

Valuation Measures:

Investors should consider key stock statistics when deciding whether to invest or divest. In the wake of the recent closing price, KURA now has a Market Capitalization of 1331082624 and an Enterprise Value of 825701376.

Stock Price History:

Over the past 52 weeks, KURA has reached a high of $24.17, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $7.52. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is -11.43%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be -15.58%.

Shares Statistics:

KURA traded an average of 542.50K shares per day over the past three months and 649110 shares per day over the past ten days. A total of 74.35M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 64.93M. Insiders hold about 15.28% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 91.08% stake in the company. Shares short for KURA as of 1728950400 were 9292585 with a Short Ratio of 17.13, compared to 1726185600 on 10754263. Therefore, it implies a Short% of Shares Outstanding of 9292585 and a Short% of Float of 12.25.

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