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Jungfraubahn (SWX:JFN)

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Jungfraubahn stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 86 (better than 86% compared with investment alternatives), Jungfraubahn (Railroads, Switzerland) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Jungfraubahn are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 26 (worse than 74% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 76) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 96, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 86, is a strong buy recommendation based on Jungfraubahn's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Jungfraubahn exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 26), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 76). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 96) 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). 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	26
Growth Rank	76
Safety Rank	96
Combined Rank	86

Country	Switzerland
Industry	Railroads
Index	SPI
Size class	Medium

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

19-Dec-2024. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Jungfraubahn

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	9	19	24	26
GROWTH
GROWTH	2	1	92	76
SAFETY
SAFETY	40	43	91	96
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	49	72	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	3	90	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 19-Dec-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Jun-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Jungfraubahn is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	9	19	24	26
GROWTH
GROWTH	2	1	92	76
SAFETY
SAFETY	40	43	91	96
COMBINED
COMBINED	10	6	92	86

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

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 26 (worse than 74% compared with alternatives), Jungfraubahn shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Jungfraubahn. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 57% 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 9 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 91% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Jungfraubahn's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 31 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 69% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 45 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 55% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 26, is a hold recommendation based on Jungfraubahn's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Jungfraubahn? 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 Jungfraubahn 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)	11	9	9	9
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	13	13	24	31
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	60	62	55	45
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	1	28	50	57
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	9	19	24	26

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

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 76 (better than 76% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Jungfraubahn 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 Jungfraubahn. Sales Growth has a value of 72, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 72% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 54 and for Capital Growth with 70. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 62, which means they have been higher than 62% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 76, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Jungfraubahn 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
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	19	25	83	72
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	56	39	85	54
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	6	39	70
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	40	23	82	62
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	2	1	92	76

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

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 96 (better than 96% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company Jungfraubahn has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Jungfraubahn 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 Jungfraubahn. Leverage is at 93, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 93% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 60, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 60% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 100, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 100% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 96 (better than 96% compared with alternatives), Jungfraubahn 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. Investors may not have a debt issue with Jungfraubahn but they should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	79	96	96	93
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	30	17	43	60
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	11	29	98	100
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	40	43	91	96

Last update of Safety Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Jungfraubahn 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	12	62	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	50	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	67	94	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	66	37	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	49	72	^new

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