Union Bankshares Stock Alpha and Beta Analysis

UNB Stock  USD 31.23  0.13  0.42%   
This module allows you to check different measures of market premium (i.e., alpha and beta) for all equities such as Union Bankshares. It also helps investors analyze the systematic and unsystematic risks associated with investing in Union Bankshares over a specified time horizon. Remember, high Union Bankshares' alpha is almost always a sign of good performance; however, a high beta will depend on investors' risk tolerance level and may signal increased volatility and potential future overvaluation. Key technical indicators related to Union Bankshares' market risk premium analysis include:
Beta
0.58
Alpha
0.3
Risk
2.11
Sharpe Ratio
0.13
Expected Return
0.28
Please note that although Union Bankshares alpha is a measure of relative return and represented here as a single number, it indicates the percentage above or below your selected benchmark (i.e., Dow Jones Industrial index.) So in this particular case, Union Bankshares did 0.30  better than the index. Remember, a high alpha is always good. Beta, on the other hand, measures the volatility (or risk) of an investment. It is an indication of Union Bankshares stock's relative risk over its benchmark. Union Bankshares has a beta of 0.58  . As returns on the market increase, Union Bankshares' returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding Union Bankshares is expected to be smaller as well. At present, Union Bankshares' Enterprise Value Over EBITDA is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Enterprise Value Multiple is expected to grow to 14.79, whereas Book Value Per Share is forecasted to decline to 14.37.

Enterprise Value

91.21 Million

Alpha is a measure of relative performance on a risk-adjusted basis, while beta measures volatility against the benchmark. The goal is to know if an investor is being compensated for the volatility risk taken. The return on investment might be better than its reference but still not compensate for the assumption of the risk.
  
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Union Bankshares Market Premiums

Investors always prefer to have the highest possible return on investment, coupled with the lowest possible volatility. Union Bankshares market risk premium is the additional return an investor will receive from holding Union Bankshares long position in a well-diversified portfolio. The market premium is part of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), which most analysts and investors use to calculate the acceptable rate of return on investment in Union Bankshares. At the center of the CAPM is the concept of risk and reward, which is usually communicated by investors using alpha and beta measures. Alpha and beta are two of the key measurements used to evaluate Union Bankshares' performance over market.
α0.30   β0.58

Union Bankshares expected buy-and-hold returns

Although buy-and-hold investment strategy may not appeal to all investors, it may be used as a good measure of Union Bankshares' Buy-and-hold return. Our buy-and-hold chart shows how Union Bankshares performed over your current time horizon against a typical interest-earning bank account and a selected benchmark.

Union Bankshares Market Price Analysis

Market price analysis indicators help investors to evaluate how Union Bankshares stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Union Bankshares shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Union Bankshares stock market price indicators, traders can identify Union Bankshares position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Union Bankshares Return and Market Media

The median price of Union Bankshares for the period between Wed, Aug 28, 2024 and Tue, Nov 26, 2024 is 26.47 with a coefficient of variation of 7.95. The daily time series for the period is distributed with a sample standard deviation of 2.17, arithmetic mean of 27.3, and mean deviation of 1.87. The Stock received substential amount of media coverage during this period.
 Price Growth (%)  
       Timeline  
1
Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. Shares Sold by ProShare Advisors LLC - MarketBeat
09/26/2024
2
Atlantic Union Bankshares Price Target Cut to 41.00 by Analysts at Raymond James - MarketBeat
10/02/2024
3
Union Bankshares Inc Reports Q3 2024 EPS of 0.29 and Revenue of 9.4 Million
10/16/2024
4
UNITED BANCSHARES, INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS AND 0.22 DIVIDEND
10/17/2024
5
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire Sandy Spring Bancorp
10/21/2024
6
Atlantic Union Bankshares Transforming Into A Powerhouse - Seeking Alpha
10/24/2024
7
U.S. Bancorp announces planned leadership, structural changes for payments business
10/30/2024
 
Union Bankshares dividend paid on 7th of November 2024
11/07/2024
8
Union Bankshares Stock Surges Over 5 percent Amid Financial Sector Gains
11/11/2024
9
Acquisition by Karyn Hale of 2137 shares of Union Bankshares subject to Rule 16b-3
11/19/2024

About Union Bankshares Beta and Alpha

For many years both, Alpha and Beta indicators are used by professional money managers as critical performance measurement tools across virtually all financial instruments including Union or other stocks. Alpha measures the amount that position in Union Bankshares has returned in comparison to a selected market index or another relevant benchmark. In other words, Alpha is the excess return on an investment relative to the performance of your selected benchmark. Beta, on the other hand, measures the relative risk of your investment.
 2022 2023 2024 (projected)
Dividend Yield0.05780.04650.0497
Price To Sales Ratio2.232.865.46

Union Bankshares Upcoming Company Events

As portrayed in its financial statements, the presentation of Union Bankshares' financial position is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Union Bankshares' leadership is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, investors should always follow all of Union Bankshares' public filing events to personally review all filings and be reasonable and skeptical to interpret all of the financial statements of Union Bankshares. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Union Bankshares' management manipulating its earnings.
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When determining whether Union Bankshares offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Union Bankshares' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Union Bankshares Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Union Bankshares Stock:
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