November 14, 2024
Top 10 Stock MLP Strong Buy Recommendation

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For each investment strategy, we provide you with more detailed analysis and our recommendation. You see the ranks of the top 10 stocks ranked by that particular investment strategy (360° View, Sentiment, Value, Growth, Safety and Combined Financial Performance).

360° View: Obermatt 360° View MLP Strong Buy

360 METRICS	November 14, 2024
VALUE
VALUE	89
GROWTH
GROWTH	75
SAFETY
SAFETY	51
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	86
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	96

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 96 (better than 96% compared with alternatives) for 2024, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock MLP are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all four indicators above average for MLP. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 89, which means that the share price of MLP 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 89% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 75, 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. The company is also safely financed with a Safety rank of 51. Finally, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 86. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 96, MLP is better positioned than 96% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As all consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Value Rank of 89), above-average growth (Growth Rank of 75), safe financing practices (Safety Rank of 51), and a positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 86), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited and disappointments are less likely to occur, unless information not publicly available. High-Value Ranks sometimes indicate that the company's future is challenging. If they are safely financed and have above average growth, and are still a good value, it may indicate that this will not continue. We recommend evaluating whether the future of MLP is as difficult as the stock’s low price, despite what good growth and safe financing practice suggest. Since the professional community is optimistic, you might have less to worry about, and the stock is just not sufficiently visible, which may indicate good timing right now. ...read more

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Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for MLP very positive

SENTIMENT METRICS	November 14, 2024
ANALYST OPINION
ANALYST OPINION	92
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	75
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	76
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	12
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	86

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 86 (better than 86% compared with alternatives) for 2024, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock MLP is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all but one indicator above average for MLP. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 92 (better than 92% of alternative investments), which means that, currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. In addition, Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 75, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the better in recommending investing in the company. In other words, they are getting even more optimistic about investments in MLP. Finally, the Professional Investors rank is 76, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 76% of alternative investment opportunities. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 86 (more positive than 86% compared with investment alternatives), MLP has a reputation among professional investors that is significantly higher than that of its competitors. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. But there is also a signal for caution. Market Pulse has a rank of 12, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks tend to be negative when discussing this company (more negative news than for 88% of competitors). This could mean future risks and should make investors careful. Attention to negative news for MLP is worthwhile because they may be early warning signals. Without those, all other professional signals are encouraging, especially since analysts are getting more optimistic. ...read more

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Value Strategy: MLP Stock Price Value at the top

VALUE METRICS	November 14, 2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	97
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	71
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	65
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	75
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	89

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 89 (better than 89% compared with alternatives) for 2024, MLP shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for MLP. Price-to-Sales is 97 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 97% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for MLP's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 71% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 65. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of MLP are expected to be higher than for 75% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 75). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 89, is a buy recommendation based on MLP's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in MLP based on its detailed value metrics.

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Growth Strategy: MLP Growth Momentum high

GROWTH METRICS	November 14, 2024
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	40
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	90
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	45
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	59
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	75

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 75 (better than 75% compared with alternatives) for 2024, MLP 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 half of the indicators below and half above average for MLP. Profit Growth has a rank of 90, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 90% of its competitors. This is a good sign for shareholders, which is confirmed by an above-average Stock Returns rank of 59 (above 59% of alternative investments). But Sales Growth has a below the median rank of 40, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 60% of its competitors, and Capital Growth also has a lower rank of 45. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 75, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Because revenues and invested capital are the more solid growth indicators, the positive development on the profit side is less relevant. It may have been caused by cost-cutting, which may be a negative growth indicator. Finally, the above-average stock returns recently are a thing of the past and not a good indicator of future returns. Investors should be confident that the cost-cutting initiative leading to higher profits is to benefit the company's future. If not, there is little growth momentum, and investment is only advisable if the Value Ranks suggest a good investment timing for MLP. ...read more

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Safety Strategy: MLP Debt Financing Safety above-average

SAFETY METRICS	November 14, 2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	9
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	89
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	45
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	51

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 51 (better than 51% compared with alternatives), the company MLP has financing practices on the safer side, which mean that their overall debt burden is lower than average. This doesn't mean that the business of MLP 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, with just one indicator above average for MLP and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 89, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 89% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 9, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 91% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 45, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 55% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 51 (better than 51% compared with alternatives), MLP has a financing structure that is safer 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 MLP 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. ...read more

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Combined financial peformance: MLP Top Financial Performance

COMBINED PERFORMANCE	November 14, 2024
VALUE
VALUE	89
GROWTH
GROWTH	75
SAFETY
SAFETY	45
COMBINED
COMBINED	92

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 92 (better than 92% compared with investment alternatives), MLP (Asset Management & Custody, Germany) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of MLP are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 89 (better than 89% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 75), and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 51), which means low debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 92, is a strong buy recommendation based on MLP's financial characteristics. As the company MLP's key financial metrics all exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 89), above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 75), and indicate that the company is safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 51), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the share is limited, unless the company has a bleak future. Such good financial performance can indicate that the company's future might actually be challenging, as it may be difficult to maintain the good performance. If they are safely financed and have been growing above average, and are still a good value, it means that the market is keeping prices low, for a reason which may become clearer over time. We recommend evaluating the future of MLP. 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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