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High Tide (TSXV:HITI)
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High Tide stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 53 (better than 53% compared with investment alternatives), High Tide (Pharmaceuticals, Canada) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of High Tide are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 36 (worse than 64% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 28, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 93). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 53, is a buy recommendation based on High Tide's financial characteristics. As the company High Tide shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 36 (64% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 93% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 93). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 28 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for High Tide, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. 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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360° Viewnew| Country | Canada |
| Industry | Pharmaceuticals |
| Index | NASDAQ |
| Size class | Medium |
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Research History: High Tide
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | n/a |
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71 |
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76 |
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36 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | n/a |
|
91 |
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59 |
|
93 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | n/a |
|
15 |
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36 |
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28 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | n/a |
|
30 |
|
85 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | n/a |
|
54 |
|
77 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 53 (better than 53% compared with investment alternatives), High Tide (Pharmaceuticals, Canada) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of High Tide are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 36 (worse than 64% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 28, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 93). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 53, is a buy recommendation based on High Tide's financial characteristics. As the company High Tide shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 36 (64% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 93% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 93). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 28 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for High Tide, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | n/a |
|
71 |
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76 |
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36 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | n/a |
|
91 |
|
59 |
|
93 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | n/a |
|
15 |
|
36 |
|
28 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | n/a |
|
71 |
|
67 |
|
53 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 36 (worse than 64% compared with alternatives), High Tide shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where the majority of metrics are below, and only one is above average for High Tide. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 95, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than 95% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning to High Tide's revenue size. But all other performance indicators point in a different direction. Dividend yields have a Dividend Yield rank of 1, meaning that dividends are expected to be lower than for 99% of comparable investments. Furthermore, Price-to-Book Capital (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is less favorable than 62% of alternatives (only 38% of peers have an even higher ratio). The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (or Price / Earnings, P/E), which is higher than for 96% of comparable companies, 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 36, is a hold recommendation based on High Tide's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since Price-to-Sales is a stable value indicator even in challenging times, investing in High Tide could be seen as a value investment. However, there must be a good reason for the low market-to-book rank. If the company has a typical capital investment practice, the stock may be overvalued because the profit and dividend-related performance indicators are also low. The stock is only good value if investors can expect profits and dividends to pick up in the future. Else, High Tide looks like an expensive investment today. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is especially important in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | n/a |
|
86 |
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97 |
|
95 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | n/a |
|
48 |
|
48 |
|
4 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | n/a |
|
54 |
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56 |
|
38 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | n/a |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
1 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | n/a |
|
71 |
|
76 |
|
36 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 93 (better than 93% compared with alternatives) for 2024, High Tide 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 four indicators above average for High Tide. Sales Growth has a value of 63, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 63% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 92 and for Capital Growth with 65. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 93, which means they have been higher than 93% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 93, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, High Tide exhibits above-average growth momentum. This could be due to a uniquely strong market position, proprietary technology, or an extensive corporate acquisition strategy. Growth investors will find this an attractive investment opportunity, unless they expect that the current phase is transitory and will deteriorate in the future. The current performance could also be a temporary recovery from a very low point, such as a turn-around situation. In the case of a turn-around, the current performance may or may not be followed by a continuing positive development. 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. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | n/a |
|
93 |
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70 |
|
63 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | n/a |
|
1 |
|
67 |
|
92 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
|
81 |
|
26 |
|
65 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | n/a |
|
95 |
|
57 |
|
93 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | n/a |
|
91 |
|
59 |
|
93 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 28 (better than 28% compared with alternatives), the company High Tide 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 High Tide 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 High Tide and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 54 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 54% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 27, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 73% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 34, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 66% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 28 (worse than 72% compared with alternatives), High Tide has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. This is an indication that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. There is only below-market average liquidity, and a short-term refinancing issue might be around the corner. But in the long-term, the debt levels of High Tide are on the safer side. Investors may have a short-term debt challenge and liquidity issues with High Tide and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | n/a |
|
17 |
|
59 |
|
54 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | n/a |
|
17 |
|
23 |
|
27 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | n/a |
|
60 |
|
43 |
|
34 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | n/a |
|
15 |
|
36 |
|
28 |
|
Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
|
31 |
|
68 |
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new |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
|
50 |
|
50 |
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new |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
|
59 |
|
78 |
|
new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | n/a |
|
42 |
|
69 |
|
new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
|
30 |
|
85 |
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new |
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