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Japan Elevator Service Holdings (TSE:6544)

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Japan Elevator Service Holdings stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 24 (worse than 76% compared with investment alternatives), Japan Elevator Service Holdings (Diversified Support Services, Japan) shares have lower financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Japan Elevator Service Holdings are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 23 (worse than 77% of alternatives), show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 45), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 46), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 24, is a sell recommendation based on Japan Elevator Service Holdings's financial characteristics. As the company Japan Elevator Service Holdings's key financial metrics all exhibit below-average performance, such as low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 23), low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 45), and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 46), it is a somewhat questionable stock investment, where the risk of paying too much for the shares is significant, unless the company has an exceptionally bright future. Such poor financial performance sometimes indicates that the company's business is all concentrated in some distant future. This is sometimes the case for high-tech or biotechnology companies. If they own properties that only provide cash flows in the future, the stock may look excessively expensive and risky today. In such cases, the Obermatt Method has limited value as it is based on facts we can observe today. If the facts are all in the future, stock investing becomes guesswork, and this should only be a driver in a limited number of investments that should only amount to a small fraction of a safe portfolio. 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	23
Growth Rank	45
Safety Rank	46
Combined Rank	24

Country	Japan
Industry	Diversified Support Services
Index
Size class	Small

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Research History: Japan Elevator Service Holdings

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	43	57	44	23
GROWTH
GROWTH	77	23	63	45
SAFETY
SAFETY	87	39	38	46
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	76	92	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	54	77	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 19-Dec-2024. 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 Japan Elevator Service Holdings is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	43	57	44	23
GROWTH
GROWTH	77	23	63	45
SAFETY
SAFETY	87	39	38	46
COMBINED
COMBINED	85	30	53	24

Last update of combined financial performance: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Japan Elevator Service Holdings the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 23 (worse than 77% compared with alternatives), Japan Elevator Service Holdings shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Japan Elevator Service Holdings. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 67% of comparable companies, making the stock an attractive buy for dividend investors. However, dividend investors may get disappointed because all other critical financial indicators are below the market median: Price-to-Sales is 24 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 76% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Japan Elevator Service Holdings's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 24 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 76% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 5 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 95% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 23, is a sell recommendation based on Japan Elevator Service Holdings's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Japan Elevator Service Holdings? The company-reported financials speak against it. The company is expensive compared with revenue and invested capital levels, two reliable company size indicators. In addition, it currently has a low level of profits. How can future dividends be paid in the case that profits remain low? Dividend investors should choose Japan Elevator Service Holdings only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. 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 essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	36	52	34	24
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	47	32	35	24
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	10	10	7	5
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	52	70	65	67
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	43	57	44	23

Last update of Value Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Japan Elevator Service Holdings; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 45 (better than 45% compared with alternatives), Japan Elevator Service Holdings 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 all but one indicator above average for Japan Elevator Service Holdings. Sales Growth has a rank of 52 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 52% of its competitors. Both Profit Growth, with a rank of 57, and Stock Returns, with a rank of 63, are also above average. But Capital Growth only has a rank of 16, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital less than 84% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 45, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. That may be a good sign if the company is already well positioned and doesn't require more investments at this time. They may focus on growing the top (revenues) and bottom (profits) lines, recently rewarded with above-average stock returns for shareholders. But it may also be a sign of danger as the company is falling back with capital investment activities concerning competition. This requires further analysis of corporate communications. 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
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	68	40	65	52
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	n/a	50	69	57
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	17	11	16
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	55	43	87	63
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	77	23	63	45

Last update of Growth Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Japan Elevator Service Holdings.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 46 (better than 46% compared with alternatives), the company Japan Elevator Service Holdings 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 Japan Elevator Service Holdings 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 Japan Elevator Service Holdings. Liquidity is at 92, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 92% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is riskier at a rank of 18, 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 82% of its competitors. Leverage is also high at a rank of 31, which means that the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 69% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 46 (worse than 54% compared with alternatives), Japan Elevator Service Holdings 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	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	52	31	19	31
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	81	12	12	18
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	83	80	91	92
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	87	39	38	46

Last update of Safety Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Japan Elevator Service Holdings 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	95	83	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	9	89	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	80	80	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	64	67	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	76	92	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Japan Elevator Service Holdings.
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