February 20, 2025
Top 10 Stock Aegean Airlines Hold Recommendation
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Snapshot: Aegean Airlines – Top 10 Stock in ATHEX-Composite-Index
Aegean Airlines is listed as a top 10 stock on February 20, 2025 in the market index ATHEX because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. While only half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit above-average performance, the professional market sentiment is positive and it may be a solid investment proposition, especially if a growth recovery is to be expected soon. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 49 (49% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall hold recommendation for Aegean Airlines on February 20, 2025.
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360° View: Obermatt 360° View Aegean Airlines Hold
| 360 METRICS | February 20, 2025 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 68 |
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| GROWTH | 42 |
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| SAFETY | 37 |
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| SENTIMENT | 55 |
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| 360° VIEW | 49 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 49 (better than 49% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Aegean Airlines are below the industry average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half the metrics below and half above average for Aegean Airlines. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 68, which means that the share price of Aegean Airlines is on the lower side compared with the typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means that the stock price is lower than for 68% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Sentiment Rank has a good rank of 55, which means that professional investors are more optimistic about the stock than for 55% of alternative investment opportunities. But the consolidated Growth Rank has a low rank of 42, which means that the company exhibits below-average growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, invested capital growth, and stock returns. The consolidated Safety Rank has a riskier rank of 37, meaning the company has a riskier financing structure than 63 comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 49, Aegean Airlines is worse than 51% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. Half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit above-average performance, but the other half are below market levels. The company enjoys a good value (Value Rank of 68) and positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 55), but growth expectations are below-average (Growth Rank of 42) and the financing structure is on the risky side(Safety Rank of 37). This combination is rather dangerous, because high debt levels (low safety) require growth to finance the debt burden. The current low growth level may be temporary, because professionals are actually optimistic (positive sentiment). Good value is sometimes an indication that the company's future is challenging. The below-par growth performance may be the reason for this assessment. Companies with less growth typically have a lower price than fast-growing competitors. Even though professional investor sentiment is strong, we recommend further evaluating whether the future of Aegean Airlines is as challenging as the stock's low price suggests. Since the professional community is optimistic, the stock might just be going through a more challenging phase now, indicating that timing might be good now. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Aegean Airlines positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 55 (better than 55% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Aegean Airlines is above average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Aegean Airlines. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 84 (better than 84% of alternative investments), which means that, currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. Analyst Opinions Change is also positive and has a rank of 50 which means that currently, stock research experts are getting even more optimistic about investments in Aegean Airlines. But Market Pulse has a low rank of 48, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the negative side when discussing this company (more negative news than for 52% of competitors). This is an essential sign of caution, as it could be the forebearer of bad news. Professional Investors are also somewhat absent with a rank of 28, which means that, currently, professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 72% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to invest in other companies. This is expected if the company is of a smaller size (medium or smaller). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 55 (more positive than 55% compared with investment alternatives), Aegean Airlines has a reputation among professional investors that is above-average compared with that of its competitors. While the general news feeds in the professional market are negative, the analyst recommendations are optimistic about the company, and even increase their ratings despite the negative news. This is an ambiguous situation with positive and negative signals from the professional side. Investors should be on the lookout for negative news but not worry too much about it as long as the overall news is still positive. ...read more
Value Strategy: Aegean Airlines Stock Price Value better than average
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 68 (better than 68% compared with alternatives), Aegean Airlines shares are more attractively priced than the majority of comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Aegean Airlines. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 63, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 63% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Aegean Airlines's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 70% of alternatives. It is also positive for expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 77 (dividends are expected to be higher than 77% of other stocks). But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is higher than average, making the stock more expensive. Only 66% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for Aegean Airlines to 34. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 68, is a buy recommendation based on Aegean Airlines's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. A low level of book capital means that the company has a business that is leaner in assets than its competitors. For instance, the company could be leasing its production facilities or be more focussed on intellectual property, such as its brand and software, which is less visible in its book capital. If that is the case, the three good value ranks for Sales, Profits, and Dividends are reliable indicators for the stock price value. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Aegean Airlines Growth Momentum low
| GROWTH METRICS | February 20, 2025 | |||||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | 71 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | 26 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | 47 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | 36 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 42 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 42 (better than 42% compared with alternatives), Aegean Airlines shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below-average for Aegean Airlines. While Sales Growth ranks at 71, professionals currently expect the company to grow more than 71% of its competitors, while all other growth ranks are below the market median. Profit Growth has a rank of 26, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 74% of its competitors, and Capital Growth has a low rank of 47. Historic stock returns were also below average with a current Stock Returns rank of 36 which means that the stock returns have recently been below 64% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 42, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. If revenues are expected to increase, but all other growth indicators are negative, the company may be investing in future growth through means not visible in the balance sheet and thus not reflected in capital growth. The fact that Stock Returns have been below market doesn't mean that much, as it may be due to overly optimistic investor behavior in the past, which has been corrected to a more reasonable level recently. If that were the case, a positive Value Rank would be a reason to invest because the company is still expected to grow, while stock prices are now at a more reasonable level. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Aegean Airlines Debt Financing Safety below-average
| SAFETY METRICS | February 20, 2025 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 19 |
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| REFINANCING | 64 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 39 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 37 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 37 (better than 37% compared with alternatives), the company Aegean Airlines has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Aegean Airlines is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Aegean Airlines and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 64, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 64% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 19, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 81% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 39, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 61% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 37 (worse than 63% compared with alternatives), Aegean Airlines has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Aegean Airlines are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Aegean Airlines Below-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 68 |
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| GROWTH | 42 |
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| SAFETY | 39 |
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| COMBINED | 40 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 40 (worse than 60% compared with investment alternatives), Aegean Airlines (Airlines, Greece) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Aegean Airlines are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 68 (better than 68% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 42), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 37), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 40, is a hold recommendation based on Aegean Airlines's financial characteristics. As the company Aegean Airlines's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 68) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 42) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 37), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 68% of comparable companies, may indicate the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity. ...read more
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