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Piraeus Port Authority (ATSE:PPA)

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Piraeus Port Authority stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 97 (better than 97% compared with investment alternatives), Piraeus Port Authority (Marine Ports & Services, Greece) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Piraeus Port Authority are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 19 (worse than 81% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 95) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 99, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 97, is a strong buy recommendation based on Piraeus Port Authority's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Piraeus Port Authority exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 19), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 95). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 99) 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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Value Rank	19
Growth Rank	95
Safety Rank	99
Combined Rank	97

Country	Greece
Industry	Marine Ports & Services
Index	ATHEX
Size class	Small

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

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

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Research History: Piraeus Port Authority

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	67	53	28	19
GROWTH
GROWTH	58	13	86	95
SAFETY
SAFETY	93	100	97	99
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	21	70	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	41	92	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 14-Nov-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Jun-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Piraeus Port Authority is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	67	53	28	19
GROWTH
GROWTH	58	13	86	95
SAFETY
SAFETY	93	100	97	99
COMBINED
COMBINED	68	60	96	97

Last update of combined financial performance: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Piraeus Port Authority the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 19 (worse than 81% compared with alternatives), Piraeus Port Authority shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Piraeus Port Authority. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 57% 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 4 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 96% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Piraeus Port Authority's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 41 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 59% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 30 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 70% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 19, is a sell recommendation based on Piraeus Port Authority's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Piraeus Port Authority? 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 Piraeus Port Authority 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	2021	2022	2023	2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	33	13	9	4
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	73	61	48	41
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	49	52	41	30
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	40	77	61	57
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	67	53	28	19

Last update of Value Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Piraeus Port Authority; 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 2024, Piraeus Port Authority 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 Piraeus Port Authority. Sales Growth has a value of 63, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 63% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 75 and for Capital Growth with 59. 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 95, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Piraeus Port Authority 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	2021	2022	2023	2024
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	73	47	78	63
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	83	29	58	75
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	40	33	59
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	6	13	94	85
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	58	13	86	95

Last update of Growth Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Piraeus Port Authority.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 99 (better than 99% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company Piraeus Port Authority has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Piraeus Port Authority 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 Piraeus Port Authority. Leverage is at 86, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 86% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 85, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 85% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 94, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 94% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 99 (better than 99% compared with alternatives), Piraeus Port Authority 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. Investors may not have a debt issue with Piraeus Port Authority but they should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	82	88	88	86
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	67	89	79	85
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	100	90	90	94
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	93	100	97	99

Last update of Safety Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Piraeus Port Authority 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	24	25	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	n/a	n/a	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	43	86	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	40	49	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	21	70	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Piraeus Port Authority.
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