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E.ON (XTRA:EOAN)

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E.ON stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 36 (worse than 64% compared with investment alternatives), E.ON (Multi-Utilities, Germany) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of E.ON are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 55 (better than 55% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 29), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 45), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 36, is a hold recommendation based on E.ON's financial characteristics. As the company E.ON's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 55) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 29) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 45), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 55% 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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Value Rank	55
Growth Rank	29
Safety Rank	45
Combined Rank	36

Country	Germany
Industry	Multi-Utilities
Index	CDAX, DAX 40, Low Emissions, Human Rights, Nuclear
Size class	XX-Large

This stock has achievements: Gold Winner CEO, Insight 2024-05-09.

20-Feb-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: E.ON

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	65	77	55	55
GROWTH
GROWTH	59	51	29	29
SAFETY
SAFETY	14	6	45	45
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	22	35	41	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	33	28	27	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 20-Feb-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Sep-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better E.ON is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	65	77	55	55
GROWTH
GROWTH	59	51	29	29
SAFETY
SAFETY	14	6	45	45
COMBINED
COMBINED	47	41	36	36

Last update of combined financial performance: 20-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of E.ON the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 55 (better than 55% compared with alternatives), E.ON 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 E.ON. Price-to-Sales (P/S) 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 concerning E.ON's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 69% of alternatives. It is also positive for expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 60 (dividends are expected to be higher than 60% 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 79% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for E.ON to 21. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 55, is a buy recommendation based on E.ON'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. 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	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	86	89	93	93
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	78	67	69	69
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	10	47	21	21
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	68	57	60	60
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	65	77	55	55

Last update of Value Rank: 20-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of E.ON; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 29 (better than 29% compared with alternatives), E.ON 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, where half of the indicators are below and half above average for E.ON. Profit Growth, with a rank of 50 (better than 50% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 55, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 15, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 85% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 41. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 29, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Stock returns that are a thing of the past can be less of a problem. Below-average revenue growth may be caused by divestments of underperforming businesses. If that is the case, then the positive developments of profit and capital growth are signs of a company with growth potential. If these are the reasons, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. 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	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	30	14	15	15
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	67	58	50	50
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	28	49	55	55
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	89	85	41	41
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	59	51	29	29

Last update of Growth Rank: 20-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of E.ON.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 45 (better than 45% compared with alternatives), the company E.ON 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 E.ON 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 E.ON. Liquidity is at 98, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 98% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is riskier at a rank of 16, 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 84% of its competitors. Leverage is also high at a rank of 21, which means that the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 79% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 45 (worse than 55% compared with alternatives), E.ON has a financing structure that is 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. If the company is sailing with good winds, as may be visible from the Growth and Sentiment performance, the refinancing risk may be lower than the low Refinancing rank suggests. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	8	38	21	21
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	23	17	16	16
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	54	4	98	98
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	14	6	45	45

Last update of Safety Rank: 20-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of E.ON and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	55	68	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	53	63	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	14	12	32	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	16	48	42	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	22	35	41	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 20-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for E.ON.
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