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M&G (LSE:MNG)
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M&G stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 29 (worse than 71% compared with investment alternatives), M&G (Other Financial Services, United Kingdom) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of M&G are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 75 (better than 75% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 15), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 44), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 29, is a hold recommendation based on M&G's financial characteristics. As the company M&G's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 75) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 15) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 44), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 75% of comparable companies, may indicate the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity. 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 | United Kingdom |
| Industry | Other Financial Services |
| Index | FTSE All Shares, FTSE 100, FTSE 350, Dividends Europe, Employee Focus EU, Employee Health EU, Diversity Europe |
| Size class | XX-Large |
This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.
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Research History: M&G
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 91 |
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97 |
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49 |
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75 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 13 |
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3 |
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23 |
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15 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 81 |
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53 |
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32 |
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44 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | n/a |
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51 |
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38 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | n/a |
|
47 |
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13 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 29 (worse than 71% compared with investment alternatives), M&G (Other Financial Services, United Kingdom) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of M&G are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 75 (better than 75% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 15), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 44), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 29, is a hold recommendation based on M&G's financial characteristics. As the company M&G's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 75) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 15) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 44), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 75% of comparable companies, may indicate the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity. 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 | 91 |
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97 |
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49 |
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75 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 13 |
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3 |
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23 |
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15 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 81 |
|
53 |
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32 |
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44 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 97 |
|
41 |
|
10 |
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29 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 75 (better than 75% compared with alternatives) for 2024, M&G 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 M&G. Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price to earnings, P/E ratio) is 82 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is lower than for 82% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning M&G's profit levels. The same is valid for the expected Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 60, and for Dividend Yield with a Dividend Yield Rank of 98. But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the stock price is higher than average as regards expected revenues; only 66% of all competitors have an even higher stock price as regards to sales revenues (a Price-to-Sales Rank of 34). Profits, the level of invested capital, and dividend policy suggest that this stock is attractively priced. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 75, is a buy recommendation based on M&G's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since it is on the expensive side for Price-to-Sales, it may mean that M&G has pricing power in its distribution market because it can charge higher prices than its competitors. If this is the case, all four value indicators are positive signals for purchasing M&G shares. 9. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 98 |
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100 |
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12 |
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34 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 26 |
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84 |
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60 |
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82 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 78 |
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75 |
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53 |
|
60 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 98 |
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98 |
|
96 |
|
98 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 91 |
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97 |
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49 |
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75 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 15 (better than 15% compared with alternatives), M&G shows one of the most restricted growth dynamics in its industry. There is little momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four metrics below average for M&G. While Profit Growth has a good rank of 53, as professionals currently expect the company to grow its profits more than 53% of its competitors, all other growth indicators are below market averages. Sales Growth has a rank of 36, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 64% of its competitors, while Capital Growth has a rank of 19 and Stock Returns have been below market median, with a rank of 23 (77% of alternative investments were better). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 15, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. While revenue growth and capital growth are good growth momentum indicators, profit is less reliable, because profits may increase due to cost-cutting measures which typically indicate negative growth momentum. "You can save a dollar only once" is the saying about such situations. Growth Investors should look at company priorities closely if they are interested in growth, because the increase in profits is not usually an indicator of growth, and stock prices have been below market, too. 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 limited here. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 24 |
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5 |
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62 |
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36 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | n/a |
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4 |
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4 |
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53 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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35 |
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3 |
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19 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 42 |
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61 |
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84 |
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23 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 13 |
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3 |
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23 |
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15 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 44 (better than 44% compared with alternatives), the company M&G 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 M&G 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 M&G and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 100, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 100% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 19, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 81% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 20, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 80% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 44 (worse than 56% compared with alternatives), M&G has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for M&G are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with M&G 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 | 26 |
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25 |
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25 |
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19 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 96 |
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91 |
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99 |
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100 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 74 |
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46 |
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4 |
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20 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 81 |
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53 |
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32 |
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44 |
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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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25 |
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29 |
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new |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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42 |
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72 |
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new |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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36 |
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40 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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94 |
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25 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
|
51 |
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38 |
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new |
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