February 13, 2025
Top 10 Stock Cooper-Standard Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Cooper-Standard – Top 10 Stock in Energy Efficency Leaders
Cooper-Standard is listed as a top 10 stock on February 13, 2025 in the market index Energy Efficient because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. Two consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average. While the company shows high growth, the stock price is high yet professional investor sentiment is low, which may be due to overly optimistic investor behavior, reflected in a low stock price value. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 87 (top 87% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Cooper-Standard on February 13, 2025.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | USA |
| Industry | Auto Parts & Equipment |
| Index | Low Emissions, Energy Efficient |
| Size class | 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 Cooper-Standard Strong Buy
| 360 METRICS | February 13, 2025 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 47 |
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| GROWTH | 97 |
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| SAFETY | 83 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 32 |
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| 360° VIEW | 87 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 87 (better than 87% compared with alternatives) for 2025, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Cooper-Standard are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Cooper-Standard. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 97, 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. This means that growth is higher than for 97% of competitors in the same industry. In addition, the consolidated Safety Rank has a safer rank of 83 which means that the company has a financing structure that is safer than 83% comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. But the consolidated Value Rank has a less desirable rank of 47 which means that the share price of Cooper-Standard is on the higher side compared with typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means that the stock price is higher than for 53% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Sentiment Rank also has a low rank of 32, which means that professional investors are more pessimistic about the stock than for 68% of alternative investment opportunities. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 87, Cooper-Standard is better positioned than 87% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As only half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, the picture is ambiguous. Growth is above-average (Growth Rank of 97), and the company is safely financed (Safety Rank of 83). However, professional market sentiment is low(Sentiment Rank of 32). The negative market view on Cooper-Standard may be due to the high stock price (low value). A growth company like this may get too expensive at one point in time. If too many investors are desperate to board the train, they may drive stock prices above reasonable levels. It is typical for growth companies to have low value ratings, because investors are willing to pay more for companies that outperform their competitors. So the question is, how much more do you pay for the stock of Cooper-Standard compared with alternatives? You can use the following rule of thumb: The value rank shouldn’t be lower than one hundred minus the growth rank. For example, if the growth rank is at 75, and the value rank is at 5, you should tread carefully. If the value rank is at 40, it still might be a good value if the value rank is above 60. As market sentiment is low, you should be careful with paying more than market-average for this stock and conduct further research into the company’s future growth potential. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Cooper-Standard only reserved
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 32 (better than 32% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Cooper-Standard is below industry average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Cooper-Standard. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 91 (better than 91% 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 Cooper-Standard. But Market Pulse has a low rank of 4, 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 96% 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 20, which means that, currently, professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 80% 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 32 (less encouraging than 68% compared with investment alternatives), Cooper-Standard has a reputation among professional investors that is below 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: Cooper-Standard Stock Price Value below-average critical
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 47 (worse than 53% compared with alternatives), Cooper-Standard shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half the indicators are below and half above average for Cooper-Standard. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 97, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 97% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Cooper-Standard's revenue size. The same is valid for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio), which is more favorable than for 94% of alternatives (6% of peers have a higher ratio). But expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 1 are lower than average (dividends are expected to be lower than 99% of other stocks) while the Price to Profit ratio (or Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio) is higher than average with a Price-to-Profit Rank of 28, making the stock more expensive compared with the company's expected profit levels. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 47, is a hold recommendation based on Cooper-Standard's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Low profits and low dividends as seen here for Cooper-Standard may indicate a restructuring phase. This could be transitory, making the company a good value when profits recover and dividends return to higher levels. If the stock price is compared with the size indicators for revenue and invested capital, it is on the lower side, making this stock a good value investment (apart from current profit and dividend expectations). ...read more
Growth Strategy: Cooper-Standard Growth Momentum high
| GROWTH METRICS | February 13, 2025 | |||||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | 82 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | 83 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | 83 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | 45 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 97 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 97 (better than 97% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Cooper-Standard 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 but one indicator above average for Cooper-Standard. Sales Growth has a value of 82 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow more than 82% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a value of 83 and Capital Growth with a rank of 83 means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow both profits and invested capital more than of its competitors. But Stock Returns has only a rank of 45, which means that stock returns have recently been below 55% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 97, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Cooper-Standard has only one below-average growth indicator, the stock returns. This is probably the least reliable growth indicator, because it measures company and investor expectations at the same time. The three other growth indicators, which are all positive for Cooper-Standard, are more reliable measures of growth momentum. For this reason, the company seems to be on a good trajectory, unless you think the current period is not representative, because of unique events that will not be repeated in the future. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Cooper-Standard Debt Financing Safety very solid
| SAFETY METRICS | February 13, 2025 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 9 |
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| REFINANCING | 92 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 94 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 83 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 83 (better than 83% compared with alternatives) for 2025, the company Cooper-Standard has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Cooper-Standard 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 Cooper-Standard. Refinancing is at 92, meaning the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 92% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at 94, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 94% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. However, Leverage is rather large at 9, which means the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 91% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 83 (better than 83% compared with alternatives), Cooper-Standard 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 Cooper-Standard 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: Cooper-Standard Top Financial Performance
| COMBINED PERFORMANCE | February 13, 2025 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 47 |
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| GROWTH | 97 |
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| SAFETY | 94 |
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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), Cooper-Standard (Auto Parts & Equipment, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Cooper-Standard are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 47 (worse than 53% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 97) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 83, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 98, is a strong buy recommendation based on Cooper-Standard's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Cooper-Standard exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 47), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 97). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 83) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). ...read more
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