Rite Aid Sells Their Remaining Stores to Albertsons

Today, Rite Aid sold their remaining stores to Albertsons in a deal what will complete the process of transitioning all Rite Aid stores. Rite Aid has been in the process of selling a majority of their stores and distribution centers to Walgreen Boots Alliance and this process has taken longer than expected. The reasons were due to some hang ups in the approval process but after adjustments, the sale has been pushed through.

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The drug sector of the market has recently been under pressure as Amazon is looking to enter the distribution aspect and this has all drug stores on edge. Rite Aid’s stock has been up slightly after the news of the sale but the stock has been pushed down greatly since the sale talks have begun.

Typically, a company's financial statements are the reports that show the financial position of the company. There are three main documents that fall into the category of financial statements. These documents include Rite Aid income statement, its balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows. Potential Rite Aid investors and stakeholders use financial statements to determine how well the company is positioned to perform in the future. Although Rite Aid investors may use each financial statement separately, they are all related. The changes in Rite Aid's assets and liabilities, for example, are also reflected in the revenues and expenses that we see on Rite Aid's income statement, which results in the company's gains or losses. Cash flows can provide more information regarding cash listed on a balance sheet, but not equivalent to net income shown on the income statement. Please read more on our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
The goal of Rite Aid fundamental analysis is to do accurate financial forecasts. There are several possible objectives to fundamental analysis, such as projecting of Rite Aid performance into the future periods or doing a reasonable stock valuation. The intrinsic value of Rite Aid shares is the value that is considered the true value of the share. If the intrinsic value of Rite is higher than its market price, buying is generally recommended. If it is equal to the market price, it is recommended to hold; and if it is less than the market price, then one should sell all shares Rite Aid. Please read more on our fundamental analysis page.

Watch out for price decline

Please consider monitoring Rite Aid on a daily basis if you are holding a position in it. Rite Aid is trading at a penny-stock level, and the possibility of delisting is much higher compared to other delisted stocks. However, just because the stock is trading under one dollar, does not mean it will be marked for deletion. Most exchanges require public instruments, such as Rite Aid stock to be traded above the $1 level to remain listed. If Rite Aid stock price falls below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days, the exchange can delist it. Once the company reaches this point, they will be sent an initial price violation notice directly from an exchange.

How important is Rite Aid's Liquidity

Rite Aid financial leverage refers to using borrowed capital as a funding source to finance Rite Aid ongoing operations. It is usually used to expand the firm's asset base and generate returns on borrowed capital. Rite Aid financial leverage is typically calculated by taking the company's all interest-bearing debt and dividing it by total capital. So the higher the debt-to-capital ratio (i.e., financial leverage), the riskier the company. Financial leverage can amplify the potential profits to Rite Aid's owners, but it also increases the potential losses and risk of financial distress, including bankruptcy, if the firm cannot cover its debt costs. The degree of Rite Aid's financial leverage can be measured in several ways, including by ratios such as the debt-to-equity ratio (total debt / total equity), equity multiplier (total assets / total equity), or the debt ratio (total debt / total assets). Please check the breakdown between Rite Aid's total debt and its cash.

Breaking down Rite Aid Indicators

Rite Aid at this point does not seem a good investable stock; alternatively you may want to look at Walgreens, CVS, Amazon, or others that are looking to play in this sector. Should you want to skip the research, look at sector ETF’s to mitigate some of the company specific risk.  

Alberstons stands to benefit from this acquisition and the company will now be able to go public. However, there are many different specific routes you can go in the healthcare industry. For example, you can invest in biotech, pharmaceuticals, real estate, etc., and each have their own defined risks and advantages.  

Rite Aid was once a regional superpower but since the growth of Walgreens and CVS, it made more sense to sell because Walgreens would simply squeeze the region. For investment ideas going forward, look into Walgreens and wait for the quarterly conference call to happen. Get a sense for how the company is doing and what they plan on doing with the newly acquired property and employees. This could be a solid push to rival Amazon or a move to solidify their position. As for Rite Aid, the time is up and it seems the company has run its course.

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