December 5, 2024
Top 10 Stock Meliá Hotels International Hold Recommendation
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Snapshot: Meliá Hotels International – Top 10 Stock in Iberia Index IBEX 35
Meliá Hotels International is listed as a top 10 stock on December 05, 2024 in the market index IBEX 35 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 49 (49% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall hold recommendation for Meliá Hotels International on December 05, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Spain |
| Industry | Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines |
| Index | IBEX 35, Low Emissions, Renewables Users, Sound Pay Europe |
| Size class | Large |
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360° View: Obermatt 360° View Meliá Hotels International Hold
| 360 METRICS | December 5, 2024 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 77 |
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| GROWTH | 76 |
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| SAFETY | 21 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 30 |
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| 360° VIEW | 49 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 49 (better than 49% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Meliá Hotels International are below the industry average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Meliá Hotels International. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 77, which means that the share price of Meliá Hotels International 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 77% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 76, 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 30. Professional investors are more confident in 70% other stocks. Worryingly, the company has risky financing, with a Safety rank of 21. This means 79% of comparable companies have a safer financing structure than Meliá Hotels International. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 49, Meliá Hotels International is worse than 51% 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 77 and the Growth Rank above-average at 76, the picture is still mixed. The professional investor community is skeptical, with the Sentiment Rank below-average at 30. In addition, the company financing structure is on the riskier side (Safety Rank of 21). 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 Meliá Hotels International only reserved
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 30 (better than 30% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Meliá Hotels International is below industry average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with three out of four metrics below average for Meliá Hotels International. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 22 (worse than 78% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to warn against investing in the stock of the company. But they are changing their opinions! Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 82, which means that stock research experts have found something to make them more positive about investing in the company. In other words, they are getting more optimistic of stock investments in Meliá Hotels International. But the Professional Investors rank is low at 45, which means that professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 55% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to invest in other companies. Market Pulse is also low at a rank of 25, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks tend to be negative when discussing this company (more negative news than for 75% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 30 (less encouraging than 70% compared with investment alternatives), Meliá Hotels International has a reputation among professional investors that is below that of its competitors. These are quite a few negative sentiment signals. One may want to trust the analysts that are changing their opinions. They may be early indications of better times, especially if the company is a smaller one. But If they are an extra large company, they should have more professional stockholders than are currently present. ...read more
Value Strategy: Meliá Hotels International Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 77 (better than 77% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Meliá Hotels International shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Meliá Hotels International. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 69, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 69% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Meliá Hotels International's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 78% of alternatives. It is also positive for expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 56 (dividends are expected to be higher than 56% of other stocks). But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is higher than average, making the stock more expensive. Only 55% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for Meliá Hotels International to 45. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 77, is a buy recommendation based on Meliá Hotels International's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. A low level of book capital means that the company has a business that is leaner in assets than its competitors. For instance, the company could be leasing its production facilities or be more focussed on intellectual property, such as its brand and software, which is less visible in its book capital. If that is the case, the three good value ranks for Sales, Profits, and Dividends are reliable indicators for the stock price value. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Meliá Hotels International Growth Momentum high
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 76 (better than 76% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Meliá Hotels International 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 but one indicator above average for Meliá Hotels International. Profit Growth has a rank of 55 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 55% of its competitors. The same is valid for capital growth and stock returns. Capital Growth has a rank of 93, and Stock Returns has a rank of 67 which means that the stock returns have recently been above 67% of alternative investments. Only revenue growth is low with a Sales Growth has a rank of 25 (75% of its competitors are better). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 76, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The many positive growth indicators indicate a positive growth momentum with only low revenue growth. That can also be attributed to divestments or the sale of unprofitable businesses. If that is the reason, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Meliá Hotels International Debt Financing Safety risky
| SAFETY METRICS | December 5, 2024 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 19 |
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| REFINANCING | 16 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 31 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 21 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 21 (better than 21% compared with alternatives), the company Meliá Hotels International has much riskier financing practices than comparable other companies, which means that their overall debt burden is significantly above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Meliá Hotels International 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 all three metrics below average for Meliá Hotels International. Liquidity is at 31, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 69% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. Even worse, Leverage is at a rank of 19, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 81% of its competitors. Finally, Refinancing is at a rank of 16 which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 84% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 21 (worse than 79% compared with alternatives), Meliá Hotels International has a financing structure that is significantly riskier than that of its competitors. This combination is rather dangerous in most situations. Only very promising companies with bright future outlooks and stellar reputations can operate with such risky financing.
Combined financial peformance: Meliá Hotels International Top Financial Performance
| COMBINED PERFORMANCE | December 5, 2024 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 77 |
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| GROWTH | 76 |
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| SAFETY | 31 |
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| COMBINED | 76 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 76 (better than 76% compared with investment alternatives), Meliá Hotels International (Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines, Spain) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Meliá Hotels International are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 77 (better than 77% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 76) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 21), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 76, is a strong buy recommendation based on Meliá Hotels International's financial characteristics. As the company Meliá Hotels International's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 77) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 76), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 21) 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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