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Palfinger (WBAG:PAL)

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Palfinger stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 65 (better than 65% compared with investment alternatives), Palfinger (Heavy Machinery, Austria) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Palfinger are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 63 (better than 63% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 95) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 18), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 65, is a buy recommendation based on Palfinger's financial characteristics. As the company Palfinger's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 63) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 95), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 18) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. 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	63
Growth Rank	95
Safety Rank	18
Combined Rank	65

Country	Austria
Industry	Heavy Machinery
Index	Renewables Users, Timber Industry
Size class	Medium

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

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: Palfinger

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	93	82	82	63
GROWTH
GROWTH	73	21	8	95
SAFETY
SAFETY	51	37	29	18
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	13	59	42	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	72	47	21	^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 Palfinger is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	93	82	82	63
GROWTH
GROWTH	73	21	8	95
SAFETY
SAFETY	51	37	29	18
COMBINED
COMBINED	89	37	15	65

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

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with alternatives), Palfinger shares are more attractively priced than the majority of comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Palfinger. Price-to-Sales is 58 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 58% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Palfinger's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 69% 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 53. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Palfinger are expected to be higher than for 67% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 67). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 63, is a buy recommendation based on Palfinger'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 Palfinger based on its detailed value metrics. 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	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	84	83	83	58
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	88	75	72	69
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	72	78	72	53
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	69	63	69	67
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	93	82	82	63

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

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 95 (better than 95% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Palfinger 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 Palfinger. Sales Growth has a value of 70, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 70% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 59 and for Capital Growth with 85. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 99, which means they have been higher than 99% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 95, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Palfinger 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	53	4	17	70
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	69	85	26	59
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	63	17	19	85
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	49	53	47	99
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	73	21	8	95

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

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 18 (better than 18% compared with alternatives), the company Palfinger has much riskier financing practices than comparable other companies, which means that their overall debt burden is significantly above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Palfinger 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 Palfinger and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 55, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 55% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 20, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 80% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 22, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 78% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 18 (worse than 82% compared with alternatives), Palfinger has a financing structure that is significantly 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 Palfinger 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 Palfinger 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	30	20	15	20
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	59	77	76	55
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	55	38	34	22
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	51	37	29	18

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Palfinger 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	21	26	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	50	65	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	13	86	34	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	7	43	44	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	13	59	42	^new

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