February 13, 2025
Top 10 Stock Hunting Strong Buy Recommendation

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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 Hunting Strong Buy

360 METRICS	February 13, 2025
VALUE
VALUE	47
GROWTH
GROWTH	89
SAFETY
SAFETY	100
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	85
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	100

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2025, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Hunting are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Hunting. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 89, 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 89% of competitors in the same industry. The consolidated Safety Rank at 100 means that the company has a financing structure that is safer than 100% comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. Finally, the consolidated Sentiment Rank has a good rank of 85, which means that professional investors are more optimistic about the stock than for 85% of alternative investment opportunities. But the consolidated Value Rank is less desirable at 47, meaning that the share price of Hunting is on the higher side compared with indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is higher than for 53% of alternative stocks in the same industry. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 100, Hunting is better positioned than 100% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as above-average growth (Growth Rank of 89), a safe financing structure (Safety Rank of 100), and positive professional market sentiment (Sentiment Rank of 85), it is a solid stock investment where growth may be the strongest driver of the investment rationale, also reflected by institutional investors. It is typical for growth companies to have low value, as is the case here. 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 Hunting compared with alternatives? You can use the following rule of thumb: The growth rank measures the growth momentum of the company (89% better than peers). The value rank could be the reverse reflection of that (11%). A Value Rank below that level may be assessed as expensive, a rank above that is still good value. Sometimes market sentiment just reflects the past, sometimes the reality. You pay more than the market average for this stock, but it may be worth it. ...read more

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Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Hunting very positive

SENTIMENT METRICS	February 13, 2025
ANALYST OPINION
ANALYST OPINION	87
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	16
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	77
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	84
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	85

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 85 (better than 85% compared with alternatives) for 2025, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Hunting is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators where all but one are above average for Hunting. 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. The Professional Investors rank is also good at 77, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 77% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. In addition, Market Pulse has a rank of 84 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 84% of competitors). But Analyst Opinions Change has a below-average rank of 16, which means that stock research experts are currently changing their opinions for the worse when it comes to recommending this stock. In other words, they are getting more critical of investments in Hunting. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 85 (more positive than 85% compared with investment alternatives), Hunting has a reputation among professional investors that is significantly higher than that of its competitors. This is an early sign of caution, even if the stock has significantly appreciated. If analysts change their opinions, the stock may become too expensive. If the price is on the way down, the trend may continue. This may be a stock with a good reputation and history, but it may have reached its breaking point by now. Investors should look at the Value Ranks as well. If they indicate trouble, it might just materialize in the future. ...read more

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Value Strategy: Hunting Stock Price Value below-average critical

VALUE METRICS	February 13, 2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	63
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	36
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	73
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	31
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	47

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 47 (worse than 53% compared with alternatives), Hunting 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 Hunting. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 63, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 63% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Hunting'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 73% of alternatives (27% of peers have a higher ratio). But expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 31 are lower than average (dividends are expected to be lower than 69% 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 36, 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 Hunting's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Low profits and low dividends as seen here for Hunting 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

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Growth Strategy: Hunting Growth Momentum high

GROWTH METRICS	February 13, 2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	71
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	76
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	78
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	61
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	89

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 89 (better than 89% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Hunting 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 Hunting. Sales Growth has a value of 71, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 71% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 76 and for Capital Growth with 78. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 61, which means they have been higher than 61% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 89, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Hunting 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. ...read more

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Safety Strategy: Hunting Debt Financing Safety very solid

SAFETY METRICS	February 13, 2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	91
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	86
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	70
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	100

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2025, the company Hunting has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Hunting 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, where all three are above average for Hunting. Leverage is at 91, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 91% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 86, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 86% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 70, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 70% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives), Hunting has a financing structure that is significantly safer than that of its competitors. These three positive financing indicators signal that the company is less likely to default on its debt obligations. However, it also means that its shareholder returns will be more modest if things go well. A low safety means fewer troubles in downtimes and less upside in good times. ...read more

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Combined financial peformance: Hunting Top Financial Performance

COMBINED PERFORMANCE	February 13, 2025
VALUE
VALUE	47
GROWTH
GROWTH	89
SAFETY
SAFETY	70
COMBINED
COMBINED	98

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with investment alternatives), Hunting (Oil & Gas Equipment, United Kingdom) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Hunting 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 89) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 100, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 98, is a strong buy recommendation based on Hunting's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Hunting 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 89). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 100) 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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