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KBC (ENXTBR:KBC)
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KBC stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 14 (worse than 86% compared with investment alternatives), KBC (Diversified Banks, Belgium) shares have lower financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of KBC are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 36 (worse than 64% of alternatives), show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 42), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 28), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 14, is a sell recommendation based on KBC's financial characteristics. As the company KBC's key financial metrics all exhibit below-average performance, such as low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 36), low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 42), and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 28), 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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360° Viewnew| Country | Belgium |
| Industry | Diversified Banks |
| Index | BEL20, Diversity Europe, Human Rights, Renewables Users, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 3, SDG 7, SDG 8 |
| Size class | XX-Large |
This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.
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Research History: KBC
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 21 |
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37 |
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53 |
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36 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 94 |
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65 |
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6 |
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42 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 72 |
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52 |
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76 |
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28 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | n/a |
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51 |
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25 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | n/a |
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47 |
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30 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 14 (worse than 86% compared with investment alternatives), KBC (Diversified Banks, Belgium) shares have lower financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of KBC are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 36 (worse than 64% of alternatives), show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 42), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 28), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 14, is a sell recommendation based on KBC's financial characteristics. As the company KBC's key financial metrics all exhibit below-average performance, such as low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 36), low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 42), and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 28), 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
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 21 |
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37 |
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53 |
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36 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 94 |
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65 |
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6 |
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42 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 72 |
|
52 |
|
76 |
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28 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 61 |
|
48 |
|
39 |
|
14 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 36 (worse than 64% compared with alternatives), KBC 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 KBC. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 53, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 53% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning KBC's revenue size. The same is valid for dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 59, which means that dividends are expected to be higher than for 59% of comparable investments. On the other hand, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is less favorable than for 75% of alternatives (only 25% of peers have an even higher ratio). The same is valid for the Price-to-Profit (or Price / Earnings, P/E) ratio, which is higher than for 61% 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 KBC's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. This is a somewhat surprising picture, because it means that profits are low while dividends are high. One interpretation could be that profits are expected to increase, justifying the high dividend payments. But it could also mean that the company desperately keeps the high dividends to avoid a collapsing share price. This would be a rather dangerous constellation. 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) | 19 |
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31 |
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53 |
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53 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 32 |
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32 |
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50 |
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39 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 34 |
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27 |
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34 |
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25 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 30 |
|
76 |
|
76 |
|
59 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 21 |
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37 |
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53 |
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36 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 42 (better than 42% compared with alternatives), KBC 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 half of the indicators below and half above average for KBC. Sales Growth has a rank of 82 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 82% of its competitors. Capital Growth is also above 34% of competitors with a rank of 50. But Profit Growth only has a rank of 34, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 66% of its competitors. And Stock Returns have also been below average with a rank of only 32. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 42, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Profits are sometimes low if the company invests in the future. The positive revenue and capital investment outlook confirms such an interpretation. Both revenues and capital are solid growth indicators, and lower profits in such a case would be encouraging. But the investors see it differently by punishing the share price. Sometimes, Mister Market is not very reliable, because it is not uncommon for it to be volatile. Investors should look out for signs of growth expenditure that could justify low profit growth, and they may also find reasons why recent stock price developments don't confirm the growth outlook of operations. While operating growth indicators are not perfect, they are more reliable indicators for future performance than stock prices that can repeatedly surprise investors. 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, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 64 |
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63 |
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38 |
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82 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 10 |
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54 |
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30 |
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34 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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73 |
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17 |
|
50 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 92 |
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45 |
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20 |
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32 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 94 |
|
65 |
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6 |
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42 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 28 (better than 28% compared with alternatives), the company KBC 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 KBC 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 KBC and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 63 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 63% 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 44, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 56% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 28 (worse than 72% compared with alternatives), KBC 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 KBC are on the safer side. Investors may have a short-term debt challenge and liquidity issues with KBC 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 | 98 |
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48 |
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56 |
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63 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 38 |
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37 |
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69 |
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27 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 66 |
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74 |
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47 |
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44 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 72 |
|
52 |
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76 |
|
28 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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23 |
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17 |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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78 |
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54 |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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60 |
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20 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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51 |
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76 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
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51 |
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25 |
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new |
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