March 28, 2024
Top 10 Stock NN Group Hold Recommendation
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Snapshot: NN Group – Top 10 Stock in Renewable Energy Use Leaders
NN Group is listed as a top 10 stock on March 28, 2024 in the market index Renewables Users because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, it is a solid investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is low, despite a currently slow growth momentum. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 29 (29% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall hold recommendation for NN Group on March 28, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Netherlands |
| Industry | Life & Health Insurance |
| Index | AEX, Dividends Europe, Employee Focus EU, Renewables Users, Sound Pay Europe |
| Size class | XX-Large |
When Obermatt identifies the Top 10 stocks in a market, it’s based on a certain investment strategy. The best performing stocks usually aren’t the ones that everyone is talking about (those are often "over-priced" and have low Value ranks).
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 NN Group Hold
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| VALUE | 100 |
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| GROWTH | 25 |
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| SAFETY | 60 |
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| SENTIMENT | 66 |
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| 360° VIEW | 29 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 29 (better than 29% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock NN Group are below the industry average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for NN Group. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 100, which means that the share price of NN Group is on the lower side compared with typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is lower than for 100% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The company is also safely financed with a Safety rank of 60. In addition, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 66. But the consolidated Growth Rank has a low rank of 25, which means that the company is below average in terms of growth and momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and invested capital growth as well as stock returns. 75 of its competitors have better growth. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 29, NN Group is worse than 71% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. Three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks show above-average performance. The stock has as good value (Value Rank of 100), secure financing practices (Safety Rank of 60), and positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 66). 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. The company’s growth expectations are below the industry average (Growth Rank of 25), but that could also be temporary since professional investors remain optimistic despite the low growth numbers. The low price as reflected in the good Value Rank could indicate that the company's future is challenging. The below-par growth performance may be the reason for this. Companies that grow less are typically cheaper than fast-growing competitors. We recommend evaluating whether the future of NN Group is as difficult as the stock’s low price suggests, despite the positive professional investor sentiment. Since the professional community is optimistic, you might have less to worry about, and the stock may just go through a more challenging phase now, indicating good timing. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for NN Group positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 66 (better than 66% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock NN Group is above average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the indicators below and the other half above average for NN Group. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 73 (better than 73% of alternative investments). Currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. There are also many institutional investors invested in the stock, represented by a Professional Investors rank of 80 which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 80% of alternative investment opportunities. But Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 27, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the worse in recommending investing in the company. In other words, they are getting more critical of investments in NN Group. Furthermore, Market Pulse has a rank of 44, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the negative side when discussing this company (more negative news than for 56% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 66 (more positive than 66% compared with investment alternatives), NN Group has a reputation among professional investors that is above-average compared with that of its competitors. Three below-market sentiment indicators are a sign of caution, even if the stock has significantly appreciated. If analysts change their opinions, the stock may become too expensive. If the price is on the way down, the trend may continue. This may be a stock with a good reputation and history, but it may have reached its breaking point by now. Investors should look at the Value Ranks as well. If they indicate trouble, it may be around the corner. ...read more
Value Strategy: NN Group Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2022, NN Group shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for NN Group. Price-to-Sales is 67 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 67% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for NN Group's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 89% 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 95. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of NN Group are expected to be higher than for 78% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 78). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 100, is a buy recommendation based on NN Group'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 NN Group based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: NN Group Growth Momentum low
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 25 (better than 25% compared with alternatives), NN Group 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 three out of four indicators below average for NN Group. Sales Growth has a below market rank of 26, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 74% of its competitors. The same is valid for Capital Growth, with a rank of 38, and Profit Growth, with a rank of 20. Currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 80% of its competitors). Only shareholders are optimistic. Stock Returns are above average at a rank of 80, which means that the stock returns have recently been above 80% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 25, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. That picture may be the result for a company that has reached the bottom. All went south for NN Group, and it still looks bad, but some investors already see light at the end of the tunnel, rewarding the stock with recent above-market stock returns. It could also mean that investors are correcting an overreaction to negative news. If that were the case, the positive stock returns are not yet a sign of recovery. Investors should look closely at the Value and Sentiment indicators before they make a stock purchasing decision, because growth is unlikely to be the driving argument behind this investment. ...read more
Safety Strategy: NN Group Debt Financing Safety above-average
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| LEVERAGE | 34 |
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| REFINANCING | 54 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 19 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 60 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 60 (better than 60% compared with alternatives), the company NN Group 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 NN Group 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 NN Group and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 54, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 54% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 34, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 66% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 19, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 81% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 60 (better than 60% compared with alternatives), NN Group 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 NN Group 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
Combined financial peformance: NN Group Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 100 |
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| GROWTH | 25 |
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| SAFETY | 19 |
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| COMBINED | 89 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 89 (better than 89% compared with investment alternatives), NN Group (Life & Health Insurance, Netherlands) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of NN Group are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 100 (better than 100% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 60, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 25). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 89, is a strong buy recommendation based on NN Group's financial characteristics. As the company NN Group's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 100) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 25) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 60), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 100% of comparable companies, may also indicate that 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 and the downside is limited due to below-average financing risks. ...read more
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