December 19, 2024
Top 10 Stock DATAGROUP Buy Recommendation
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Growth - shows a company's growth potential. Green is "high growth" expected; red is "tough times ahead".
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Snapshot: DATAGROUP – Top 10 Stock in Germany CDAX
DATAGROUP is listed as a top 10 stock on December 19, 2024 in the market index CDAX 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 71 (high 71% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall buy recommendation for DATAGROUP on December 19, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
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 DATAGROUP Buy
| 360 METRICS | December 19, 2024 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 83 |
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| GROWTH | 31 |
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| SAFETY | 21 |
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| SENTIMENT | 100 |
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| 360° VIEW | 71 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 71 (better than 71% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock DATAGROUP are above average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half the metrics below and half above average for DATAGROUP. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 83, which means that the share price of DATAGROUP 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 83% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Sentiment Rank has a good rank of 100, which means that professional investors are more optimistic about the stock than for 100% of alternative investment opportunities. But the consolidated Growth Rank has a low rank of 31, 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 21, meaning the company has a riskier financing structure than 79 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 71, DATAGROUP is better positioned than 71% 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 83) and positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 100), but growth expectations are below-average (Growth Rank of 31) and the financing structure is on the risky side(Safety Rank of 21). 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 DATAGROUP 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 DATAGROUP very positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2024, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock DATAGROUP is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all four indicators above average for DATAGROUP. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 87 (better than 87% 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 with a rank of 99, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the better and recommending investing in the company. They are getting more optimistic about stock investments in DATAGROUP. The Professional Investors rank is 92, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 92% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. Finally, Market Pulse has a rank of 79 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 79% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 100 (more positive than 100% compared with investment alternatives), DATAGROUP has a reputation among professional investors that is significantly higher than that of its competitors. Since all market sentiment indicators are positive, the professional community highly recommends investment in the company. Does this mean DATAGROUP stocks are a safe investment? Far from it. Even professionals make mistakes. Especially in stock investing, there is a tendency to follow the leaders. Since trees don't grow to the heavens, such positive sentiment may also be interpreted as a danger sign. A lot of optimism can often be a sign of troubles to come, albeit unforeseen by most. ...read more
Value Strategy: DATAGROUP Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 83 (better than 83% compared with alternatives) for 2024, DATAGROUP shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for DATAGROUP. Price-to-Sales is 64 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 64% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for DATAGROUP's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 75% 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 58. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of DATAGROUP are expected to be higher than for 82% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 82). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 83, is a buy recommendation based on DATAGROUP'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 DATAGROUP based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: DATAGROUP Growth Momentum low
| GROWTH METRICS | December 19, 2024 | |||||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | 45 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | 53 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | 14 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | 43 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 31 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 31 (better than 31% compared with alternatives), DATAGROUP 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 metrics below average for DATAGROUP. While Profit Growth has a good rank of 53, as professionals currently expect the company to grow its profits more than 53% of its competitors, all other growth indicators are below market averages. Sales Growth has a rank of 45, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 55% of its competitors, while Capital Growth has a rank of 14 and Stock Returns have been below market median, with a rank of 43 (57% of alternative investments were better). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 31, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. While revenue growth and capital growth are good growth momentum indicators, profit is less reliable, because profits may increase due to cost-cutting measures which typically indicate negative growth momentum. "You can save a dollar only once" is the saying about such situations. Growth Investors should look at company priorities closely if they are interested in growth, because the increase in profits is not usually an indicator of growth, and stock prices have been below market, too. ...read more
Safety Strategy: DATAGROUP Debt Financing Safety risky
| SAFETY METRICS | December 19, 2024 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 20 |
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| REFINANCING | 17 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 57 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 21 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 21 (better than 21% compared with alternatives), the company DATAGROUP has much riskier financing practices than comparable other companies, which means that their overall debt burden is significantly above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of DATAGROUP 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 DATAGROUP. Liquidity is at 57, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 57% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is riskier at a rank of 17, which means that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is above average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 83% of its competitors. Leverage is also high at a rank of 20, which means that the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 80% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 21 (worse than 79% compared with alternatives), DATAGROUP has a financing structure that is significantly riskier than that of its competitors. High Leverage (a low Obermatt Leverage Rank) is good in good times, because it usually indicates that shareholders get higher returns. The good Liquidity performance of the company is an indicator that this is the case. However, if you expect an economic downturn, you may stay clear of this stock because they have an above-average debt level that needs refinancing soon. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: DATAGROUP Below-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 83 |
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| GROWTH | 31 |
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| SAFETY | 57 |
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| COMBINED | 25 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 25 (worse than 75% compared with investment alternatives), DATAGROUP (IT Consulting & oth. Services, Germany) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of DATAGROUP are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 83 (better than 83% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 31), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 21), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 25, is a hold recommendation based on DATAGROUP's financial characteristics. As the company DATAGROUP's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 83) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 31) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 21), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 83% 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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