August 17, 2023
Top 10 Stock IRB-Brasil Resseguros Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: IRB-Brasil Resseguros – Top 10 Stock in Bolsa de Valores-Mercadorias | BOVESPA
IRB-Brasil Resseguros is listed as a top 10 stock on August 17, 2023 in the market index BOVESPA because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. While half the consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average, investor sentiment is below average and thus a signal for caution. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 65 (high 65% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall buy recommendation for IRB-Brasil Resseguros on August 17, 2023.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Brazil |
| Industry | Reinsurance |
| Index | BOVESPA, R/E Growth Markets |
| Size class | X-Small |
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 IRB-Brasil Resseguros Buy
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| VALUE | 82 |
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| GROWTH | 51 |
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| SAFETY | 25 |
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| SENTIMENT | 3 |
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| 360° VIEW | 65 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 65 (better than 65% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock IRB-Brasil Resseguros are above average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for IRB-Brasil Resseguros. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 82, which means that the share price of IRB-Brasil Resseguros is on the lower side compared with the typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is lower than for 82% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 51, 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. But the professional market sentiment is below average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 3. Professional investors are more confident in 97% other stocks. Worryingly, the company has risky financing, with a Safety rank of 25. This means 75% of comparable companies have a safer financing structure than IRB-Brasil Resseguros. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 65, IRB-Brasil Resseguros is better positioned than 65% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. Even though half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average, namely the Value Rank at 82 and the Growth Rank above-average at 51, the picture is still mixed. The professional investor community is skeptical, with the Sentiment Rank below-average at 3. In addition, the company financing structure is on the riskier side (Safety Rank of 25). Since the company is good value and the share price low, it should attract investors, yet professionals are skeptical. One may be tempted by above-average growth, but that could also change quickly, as past performance is not a good indicator of future performance. Since the financing structure is on the risky side, investors should be careful with this decision and conduct further research if they are serious about investing in this company. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for IRB-Brasil Resseguros negative
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 3 (better than 3% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock IRB-Brasil Resseguros is critical, mostly below average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for IRB-Brasil Resseguros. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 1 (worse than 99% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to warn against investing in the stock of the company. Worse, Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 39 which means that stock research experts are getting even more pessimistic. It doesn't end with the analysts. Market Pulse is also low with a rank of 14, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the negative side when discussing this company (more negative news than for 86% of competitors). No wonder, the Professional Investors rank is only 8, which means that professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 92% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to stay away from IRB-Brasil Resseguros, which may be due to a small company size but just as likely because of its relatively low Sentiment Rank. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 3 (less encouraging than 97% compared with investment alternatives), IRB-Brasil Resseguros has a reputation among professional investors that is far below that of its competitors. Investors should be careful with this stock right now. Further research is required if an investment is desired, because the facts found in the professional community are all negative. ...read more
Value Strategy: IRB-Brasil Resseguros Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 82 (better than 82% compared with alternatives) for 2022, IRB-Brasil Resseguros shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for IRB-Brasil Resseguros. Price-to-Sales is 100 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 100% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for IRB-Brasil Resseguros's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 51% 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 93. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of IRB-Brasil Resseguros are expected to be higher than for 51% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 51). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 82, is a buy recommendation based on IRB-Brasil Resseguros'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 IRB-Brasil Resseguros based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: IRB-Brasil Resseguros Growth Momentum good
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 51 (better than 51% compared with alternatives), IRB-Brasil Resseguros shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half of the indicators are below and half above average for IRB-Brasil Resseguros. Profit Growth, with a rank of 96 (better than 96% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 95, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 12, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 88% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 9. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 51, is a buy 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. ...read more
Safety Strategy: IRB-Brasil Resseguros Debt Financing Safety below-average
| SAFETY METRICS | August 17, 2023 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 61 |
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| REFINANCING | 2 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 1 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 25 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 25 (better than 25% compared with alternatives), the company IRB-Brasil Resseguros 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 IRB-Brasil Resseguros 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 IRB-Brasil Resseguros and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 61 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 61% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 2, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 98% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 1, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 99% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 25 (worse than 75% compared with alternatives), IRB-Brasil Resseguros 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 IRB-Brasil Resseguros are on the safer side. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: IRB-Brasil Resseguros Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 82 |
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| GROWTH | 51 |
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| COMBINED | 92 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 92 (better than 92% compared with investment alternatives), IRB-Brasil Resseguros (Reinsurance, Brazil) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of IRB-Brasil Resseguros are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 82 (better than 82% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 51) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 25), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 92, is a strong buy recommendation based on IRB-Brasil Resseguros's financial characteristics. As the company IRB-Brasil Resseguros's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 82) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 51), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 25) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. ...read more
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