May 2, 2024
Top 10 Stock Northgate Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Northgate – Top 10 Stock in SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Northgate is listed as a top 10 stock on May 02, 2024 in the market index SDG 8 because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. As all consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, including positive market sentiment in the professional investor community, it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 100 (top 100% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Northgate on May 02, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Industry | Trucking |
| Index | FTSE All Shares, Dividends Europe, SDG 10, SDG 13, SDG 17, SDG 8, SDG 9 |
| Size class | 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 Northgate Strong Buy
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| VALUE | 82 |
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| GROWTH | 72 |
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| SAFETY | 84 |
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| SENTIMENT | 71 |
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| 360° VIEW | 100 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2024, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Northgate are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all four indicators above average for Northgate. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 82, which means that the share price of Northgate 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 82% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 72, 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 84. Finally, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 71. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 100, Northgate is better positioned than 100% 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 82), above-average growth (Growth Rank of 72), safe financing practices (Safety Rank of 84), and a positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 71), 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 Northgate 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
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Northgate positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 71 (better than 71% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Northgate is above average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Northgate. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 63 (better than 63% 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 50, which means that currently, stock research experts are getting even more optimistic. Obermatt Market Pulse further supports this with a rank of 93, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are generally positive when discussing this company (more positive news than for 93% of competitors). But there are few stock holdings by institutional investors. The Professional Investors rank is low at 43, which means that currently, professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 57% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to invest in other companies. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 71 (more positive than 71% compared with investment alternatives), Northgate has a reputation among professional investors that is above-average compared with that of its competitors. Not having too many professionals invested in Northgate may be less of an issue, especially if the stock is from a smaller company where professionals typically invest less. It is natural for professional investors to focus on large and extra-large companies, as they provide more safety. Smaller companies attract fewer professionals in the shareholder community. Overall, the signals from the professionals are still quite favorable for investments in Northgate. ...read more
Value Strategy: Northgate Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 82 (better than 82% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Northgate shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Northgate. Price-to-Sales is 64 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 64% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Northgate's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 60% 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 71. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Northgate are expected to be higher than for 88% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 88). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 82, is a buy recommendation based on Northgate'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 Northgate based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Northgate Growth Momentum good
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 72 (better than 72% compared with alternatives), Northgate shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Northgate. Sales Growth has a rank of 61, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 61% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 82 is also above average. But Capital Growth has only a rank of 40, and Stock Returns with 48 are also below-average. Stock returns for Northgate have recently been below 52% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 72, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Are investors forecasting troubles based on the lack of operating investment activity at the company? This could be one explanation as to why stock returns are low. But stock returns can also be the result of correcting an error in the past, in this case, an overly optimistic outlook on the future, which is now more realistic. The Value Ranks may confirm such a picture. The more important growth indicators are revenues and profits, which are both above average for Northgate. This is a positive sign from the company's operational side and may give investors courage, despite the poor recent stock price performance. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Northgate Debt Financing Safety very solid
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| LEVERAGE | 72 |
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| REFINANCING | 75 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 78 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 84 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 84 (better than 84% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company Northgate has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Northgate 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, where all three are above average for Northgate. Leverage is at 72, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 72% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 75, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 75% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 78, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 78% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 84 (better than 84% compared with alternatives), Northgate has a financing structure that is significantly safer than that of its competitors. These three positive financing indicators signal that the company is less likely to default on its debt obligations. However, it also means that its shareholder returns will be more modest if things go well. A low safety means fewer troubles in downtimes and less upside in good times. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Northgate Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 82 |
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| GROWTH | 72 |
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| SAFETY | 78 |
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| COMBINED | 100 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with investment alternatives), Northgate (Trucking, United Kingdom) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Northgate are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 82 (better than 82% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 72), and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 84), which means low debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 100, is a strong buy recommendation based on Northgate's financial characteristics. As the company Northgate's key financial metrics all exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 82), above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 72), and indicate that the company is safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 84), 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 Northgate. 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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