July 4, 2024
Top 10 Stock Acerinox Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Acerinox – Top 10 Stock in Energy Efficency Leaders
Acerinox is listed as a top 10 stock on July 04, 2024 in the market index Energy Efficient because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. As all consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, including positive market sentiment in the professional investor community, it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 100 (top 100% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Acerinox on July 04, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Spain |
| Industry | Steel |
| Index | IBEX 35, Low Emissions, Dividends Europe, Energy Efficient, Low Waste, Recycling |
| Size class | X-Large |
When Obermatt identifies the Top 10 stocks in a market, it’s based on a certain investment strategy. The best performing stocks usually aren’t the ones that everyone is talking about (those are often "over-priced" and have low Value ranks).
For each investment strategy, we provide you with more detailed analysis and our recommendation. You see the ranks of the top 10 stocks ranked by that particular investment strategy (360° View, Sentiment, Value, Growth, Safety and Combined Financial Performance).
360° View: Obermatt 360° View Acerinox Strong Buy
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| VALUE | 90 |
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| GROWTH | 91 |
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| SAFETY | 89 |
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| SENTIMENT | 65 |
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| 360° VIEW | 100 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2024, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Acerinox are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all four indicators above average for Acerinox. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 90, which means that the share price of Acerinox is on the lower side compared with the typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is lower than for 90% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 91, which means that the company experiences above-average growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and invested capital growth as well as stock returns. The company is also safely financed with a Safety rank of 89. Finally, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 65. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 100, Acerinox is better positioned than 100% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As all consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Value Rank of 90), above-average growth (Growth Rank of 91), safe financing practices (Safety Rank of 89), and a positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 65), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited and disappointments are less likely to occur, unless information not publicly available. High-Value Ranks sometimes indicate that the company's future is challenging. If they are safely financed and have above average growth, and are still a good value, it may indicate that this will not continue. We recommend evaluating whether the future of Acerinox is as difficult as the stock’s low price, despite what good growth and safe financing practice suggest. Since the professional community is optimistic, you might have less to worry about, and the stock is just not sufficiently visible, which may indicate good timing right now. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Acerinox positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 65 (better than 65% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Acerinox is above average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators where all but one are above average for Acerinox. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 80 (better than 80% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. The Professional Investors rank is also good at 61, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 61% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. In addition, Market Pulse has a rank of 58 which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the positive side when discussing this company (more positive news than for 58% of competitors). But Analyst Opinions Change has a below-average rank of 20, which means that stock research experts are currently changing their opinions for the worse when it comes to recommending this stock. In other words, they are getting more critical of investments in Acerinox. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 65 (more positive than 65% compared with investment alternatives), Acerinox has a reputation among professional investors that is above-average compared with that of its competitors. This is an early sign of caution, even if the stock has significantly appreciated. If analysts change their opinions, the stock may become too expensive. If the price is on the way down, the trend may continue. This may be a stock with a good reputation and history, but it may have reached its breaking point by now. Investors should look at the Value Ranks as well. If they indicate trouble, it might just materialize in the future. ...read more
Value Strategy: Acerinox Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 90 (better than 90% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Acerinox shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Acerinox. Price-to-Sales is 78 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 78% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Acerinox's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 79% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 62. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Acerinox are expected to be higher than for 92% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 92). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 90, is a buy recommendation based on Acerinox's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in Acerinox based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Acerinox Growth Momentum high
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 91 (better than 91% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Acerinox shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four indicators above average for Acerinox. Sales Growth has a value of 85, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 85% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 64 and for Capital Growth with 64. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 62, which means they have been higher than 62% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 91, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Acerinox exhibits above-average growth momentum. This could be due to a uniquely strong market position, proprietary technology, or an extensive corporate acquisition strategy. Growth investors will find this an attractive investment opportunity, unless they expect that the current phase is transitory and will deteriorate in the future. The current performance could also be a temporary recovery from a very low point, such as a turn-around situation. In the case of a turn-around, the current performance may or may not be followed by a continuing positive development. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Acerinox Debt Financing Safety very solid
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| LEVERAGE | 22 |
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| REFINANCING | 91 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 79 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 89 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 89 (better than 89% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company Acerinox has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Acerinox is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with two out of three indicators above-average for Acerinox. Refinancing is at 91, meaning the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 91% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at 79, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 79% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. However, Leverage is rather large at 22, which means the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 78% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 89 (better than 89% compared with alternatives), Acerinox has a financing structure that is significantly safer than that of its competitors. This is not bad if things go well. The higher debt level means better returns to shareholders if things go well. Many top-performing companies operate with higher debt levels, and Acerinox could be in that group. But if you expect the environment to turn rougher, the higher leverage could become a problem. The same is valid if you expect interest rates to rise. That could squeeze shareholder returns, which so far have benefitted from better conditions. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Acerinox Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 90 |
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| COMBINED | 98 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with investment alternatives), Acerinox (Steel, Spain) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Acerinox are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 90 (better than 90% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 91), and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 89), which means low debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 98, is a strong buy recommendation based on Acerinox's financial characteristics. As the company Acerinox's key financial metrics all exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 90), above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 91), and indicate that the company is safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 89), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the share is limited, unless the company has a bleak future. Such good financial performance can indicate that the company's future might actually be challenging, as it may be difficult to maintain the good performance. If they are safely financed and have been growing above average, and are still a good value, it means that the market is keeping prices low, for a reason which may become clearer over time. We recommend evaluating the future of Acerinox. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. ...read more
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