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Napier Port (NZSE:NPH)

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Napier Port stock research in summary

napierport.co.nz

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 74 (better than 74% compared with investment alternatives), Napier Port (Marine Ports & Services, New Zealand) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Napier Port are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 33 (worse than 67% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 97) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 51, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 74, is a buy recommendation based on Napier Port's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Napier Port exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 33), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 97). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 51) 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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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	33
Growth Rank	97
Safety Rank	51
Combined Rank	74

Country	New Zealand
Industry	Marine Ports & Services
Index	NZSX 50
Size class	X-Small

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Napier Port

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	31	39	33	33
GROWTH
GROWTH	29	69	78	97
SAFETY
SAFETY	86	43	59	51
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	67	67	81	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	45	60	76	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Mar-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Napier Port is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	31	39	33	33
GROWTH
GROWTH	29	69	78	97
SAFETY
SAFETY	86	43	59	51
COMBINED
COMBINED	40	49	69	74

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Napier Port the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 33 (worse than 67% compared with alternatives), Napier Port 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 Napier Port. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 55% 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 Napier Port's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 20 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 80% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 41 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 59% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 33, is a hold recommendation based on Napier Port's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Napier Port? 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 Napier Port 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	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	15	17	14	9
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	37	25	16	20
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	51	61	43	41
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	50	66	72	55
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	31	39	33	33

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Napier Port; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 97 (better than 97% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Napier Port 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 Napier Port. Sales Growth has a value of 81, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 81% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 91 and for Capital Growth with 95. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 85, which means they have been higher than 85% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 97, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Napier Port 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	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	54	89	77	81
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	31	80	44	91
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	57	53	62	95
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	23	15	63	85
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	29	69	78	97

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Napier Port.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 51 (better than 51% compared with alternatives), the company Napier Port 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 Napier Port 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 Napier Port and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 80 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 80% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 43, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 57% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 38, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 62% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 51 (better than 51% compared with alternatives), Napier Port has a financing structure that is safer 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 Napier Port are on the safer side. Investors may have a short-term debt challenge and liquidity issues with Napier Port and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	96	74	86	80
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	27	45	37	43
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	98	20	43	38
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	86	43	59	51

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Napier Port and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	53	80	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	50	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	74	51	78	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	75	72	64	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	67	67	81	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Napier Port.
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