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Parkland Fuel (TSX:PKI)

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Parkland Fuel stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 55 (better than 55% compared with investment alternatives), Parkland Fuel (Oil & Gas Refining, Canada) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Parkland Fuel are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 83 (better than 83% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 31), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 41), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 55, is a buy recommendation based on Parkland Fuel's financial characteristics. As the company Parkland Fuel's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 83) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 31) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 41), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 83% of comparable companies, may indicate 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. 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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Value Rank	83
Growth Rank	31
Safety Rank	41
Combined Rank	55

Country	Canada
Industry	Oil & Gas Refining
Index	SDG 13, SDG 17, SDG 5, SDG 7, SDG 9, TSX Composite
Size class	XX-Large

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

19-Dec-2024. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Parkland Fuel

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	53	67	53	83
GROWTH
GROWTH	25	39	87	31
SAFETY
SAFETY	50	65	46	41
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	97	100	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	85	92	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 19-Dec-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Sep-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Parkland Fuel is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	53	67	53	83
GROWTH
GROWTH	25	39	87	31
SAFETY
SAFETY	50	65	46	41
COMBINED
COMBINED	38	59	73	55

Last update of combined financial performance: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Parkland Fuel the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 83 (better than 83% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Parkland Fuel shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Parkland Fuel. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 89, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 89% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Parkland Fuel's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 76% of alternatives. It is also positive for expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 67 (dividends are expected to be higher than 67% of other stocks). But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is higher than average, making the stock more expensive. Only 63% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for Parkland Fuel to 37. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 83, is a buy recommendation based on Parkland Fuel's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. A low level of book capital means that the company has a business that is leaner in assets than its competitors. For instance, the company could be leasing its production facilities or be more focussed on intellectual property, such as its brand and software, which is less visible in its book capital. If that is the case, the three good value ranks for Sales, Profits, and Dividends are reliable indicators for the stock price value. 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	2021	2022	2023	2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	94	87	89	89
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	18	59	31	76
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	10	16	21	37
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	80	63	59	67
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	53	67	53	83

Last update of Value Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Parkland Fuel; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 31 (better than 31% compared with alternatives), Parkland Fuel 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 Parkland Fuel. Only Capital Growth has a good rank of 64, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital more than 38% of its competitors. The other three indicators are pointing South: Sales Growth has a rank of 40 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 60% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 38 and Stock Returns with a rank of 21 are also low (below 79% of alternative investments). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 31, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The good news from the invested capital side is surprising. A company with disappointing revenues, profits, and disappointed shareholders typically doesn't invest above average. Overall, the growth momentum for Parkland Fuel is thus negative. As it is intriguing to see that company executives are optimistic about their investment policy, it is worthwhile looking into the details of the capital investment projects. They may indicate future growth and profits and thus if accompanied by a good value, a sign of good timing to invest in the stock. 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, especially since the growth performance is limited here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	38	44	44	40
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	10	59	82	38
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	74	60	64
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	20	7	93	21
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	25	39	87	31

Last update of Growth Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Parkland Fuel.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 41 (better than 41% compared with alternatives), the company Parkland Fuel has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Parkland Fuel 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 Parkland Fuel and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 83, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 83% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 18, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 82% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 32, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 68% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 41 (worse than 59% compared with alternatives), Parkland Fuel has a financing structure that is 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 Parkland Fuel 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 Parkland Fuel and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	16	30	20	18
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	84	71	77	83
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	47	69	39	32
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	50	65	46	41

Last update of Safety Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Parkland Fuel and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2021	2022	2023	2024
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	90	76	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	50	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	69	98	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	94	100	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	97	100	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Parkland Fuel.
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