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DIC (TSE:4631)

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DIC stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 57 (better than 57% compared with investment alternatives), DIC (Specialty Chemicals, Japan) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of DIC are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 85 (better than 85% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 49), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 33), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 57, is a buy recommendation based on DIC's financial characteristics. As the company DIC's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 85) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 49) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 33), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 85% 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. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	85
Growth Rank	49
Safety Rank	33
Combined Rank	57

Country	Japan
Industry	Specialty Chemicals
Index	Energy Efficient, Nikkei 225
Size class	X-Large

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

14-Nov-2024. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: DIC

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	100	100	87	85
GROWTH
GROWTH	34	41	5	49
SAFETY
SAFETY	33	46	34	33
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	22	8	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	47	16	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 14-Nov-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Jun-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better DIC is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	100	100	87	85
GROWTH
GROWTH	34	41	5	49
SAFETY
SAFETY	33	46	34	33
COMBINED
COMBINED	57	80	34	57

Last update of combined financial performance: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of DIC the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 85 (better than 85% compared with alternatives) for 2024, DIC shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for DIC. Price-to-Sales is 93 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 93% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for DIC's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 78% 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 DIC are expected to be higher than for 50% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 50). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 85, is a buy recommendation based on DIC'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 DIC based on its detailed value metrics. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	96	100	97	93
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	70	89	68	78
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	92	86	87	62
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	94	81	53	50
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	100	100	87	85

Last update of Value Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of DIC; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 49 (better than 49% compared with alternatives), DIC 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 half of the indicators below and half above average for DIC. Profit Growth has a rank of 87, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 87% of its competitors. This is a good sign for shareholders, which is confirmed by an above-average Stock Returns rank of 91 (above 91% of alternative investments). But Sales Growth has a below the median rank of 9, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 91% of its competitors, and Capital Growth also has a lower rank of 27. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 49, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Because revenues and invested capital are the more solid growth indicators, the positive development on the profit side is less relevant. It may have been caused by cost-cutting, which may be a negative growth indicator. Finally, the above-average stock returns recently are a thing of the past and not a good indicator of future returns. Investors should be confident that the cost-cutting initiative leading to higher profits is to benefit the company's future. If not, there is little growth momentum, and investment is only advisable if the Value Ranks suggest a good investment timing for DIC. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	36	79	6	9
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	59	21	10	87
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	5	14	27
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	52	71	61	91
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	34	41	5	49

Last update of Growth Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of DIC.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 33 (better than 33% compared with alternatives), the company DIC 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 DIC 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 DIC and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 97, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 97% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 6, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 94% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 25, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 75% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 33 (worse than 67% compared with alternatives), DIC 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 DIC 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. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with DIC and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	2	16	2	6
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	98	99	99	97
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	19	34	26	25
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	33	46	34	33

Last update of Safety Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of DIC and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2021	2022	2023	2024
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	70	32	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	50	11	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	14	12	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	9	15	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	22	8	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for DIC.
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