Visa Inc. (V)

Pros

1. V profitability is improving. The YoY profit margin change was 13.49 percentage points. See V profitability chart.
2. V average analyst rating is Strong Buy. See V analyst rating chart.
3. V average analyst price target ($259.48) is above its current price ($232.51). See V price target chart.

Cons

1. V stock price ($232.51) is close to the 52-week high ($235.42). Perhaps now is a good time to sell? See V price chart.
2. V forward P/E ratio is 23.92, which is high compared to its industry peers’ P/E ratios. See V forward P/E ratio chart.
3. V Price/Book ratio is 14.46, which is high compared to its industry peers’ P/B ratios. See V forward Price/Book ratio chart.
4. V short interest (days to cover the shorts) ratio is 4.22. The stock garners more short interest than the average industry, sector or S&P 500 stock. See V short interest ratio chart.