March 14, 2024
Top 10 Stock Robert Walters Hold Recommendation
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Snapshot: Robert Walters – Top 10 Stock in Customer Satisfaction Leaders in Europe
Robert Walters is listed as a top 10 stock on March 14, 2024 in the market index Customer Focus EU because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. While half the consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average, investor sentiment is negative and growth performance is below market average, both a sign for caution. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 44 (44% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall hold recommendation for Robert Walters on March 14, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Industry | HR- & Employment Services |
| Index | FTSE All Shares, Customer Focus EU, Dividends Europe, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 15, SDG 7 |
| 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 Robert Walters Hold
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| VALUE | 71 |
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| GROWTH | 39 |
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| SAFETY | 59 |
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| SENTIMENT | 44 |
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| 360° VIEW | 44 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 44 (better than 44% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Robert Walters are below the industry average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half the metrics below and half above average for Robert Walters. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 71, which means that the share price of Robert Walters 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 71% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The company is also safely financed with a Safety rank of 59. But the professional market sentiment is below average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 44. Professional investors are more confident in 56% other stocks. The consolidated Growth Rank also has a low rank of 39, which means that the company is below average in terms of growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, invested capital growth, and stock returns. 61 of its competitors have better growth. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 44, Robert Walters is worse than 56% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. The picture is mixed here. The stock seems to be a good value (Value Rank of 71), and the financing structure is on the safer side (Safety Rank of 59). However, sentiment in the professional investor community is below-average (Sentiment Rank of 44), as is the growth momentum for the company (Growth Rank of 39). Since the company is good value and the share price low, it should attract investors, yet professionals are skeptical. Even though the financing structure is not as important as Value, Growth, and Sentiment, investors should still be careful with this decision and conduct further research if they are serious about investing in this company. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Robert Walters only reserved
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 44 (better than 44% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Robert Walters is below industry average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators where all but one are above average for Robert Walters. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 65 (better than 65% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. The Professional Investors rank is also good at 54, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 54% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. In addition, Market Pulse has a rank of 62 which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the positive side when discussing this company (more positive news than for 62% of competitors). But Analyst Opinions Change has a below-average rank of 15, which means that stock research experts are currently changing their opinions for the worse when it comes to recommending this stock. In other words, they are getting more critical of investments in Robert Walters. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 44 (less encouraging than 56% compared with investment alternatives), Robert Walters has a reputation among professional investors that is below that of its competitors. This is an early 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 might just materialize in the future. ...read more
Value Strategy: Robert Walters Stock Price Value better than average
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 71 (better than 71% compared with alternatives), Robert Walters 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 Robert Walters. Price-to-Sales is 82 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 82% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Robert Walters's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 53% 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 Robert Walters are expected to be higher than for 89% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 89). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 71, is a buy recommendation based on Robert Walters'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 Robert Walters based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Robert Walters Growth Momentum low
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 39 (better than 39% compared with alternatives), Robert Walters 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 half of the indicators below and half above average for Robert Walters. Sales Growth has a rank of 65, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 65% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 81 is also above average. But Capital Growth has only a rank of 16, and Stock Returns with 20 are also below-average. Stock returns for Robert Walters have recently been below 80% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 39, is a hold 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 Robert Walters. 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: Robert Walters Debt Financing Safety above-average
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| LEVERAGE | 46 |
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| REFINANCING | 82 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 36 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 59 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 59 (better than 59% compared with alternatives), the company Robert Walters 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 Robert Walters 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 Robert Walters and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 82, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 82% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 46, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 54% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 36, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 64% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 59 (better than 59% compared with alternatives), Robert Walters 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 Robert Walters 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: Robert Walters Above-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 71 |
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| GROWTH | 39 |
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| SAFETY | 36 |
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| COMBINED | 58 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 58 (better than 58% compared with investment alternatives), Robert Walters (HR- & Employment Services, United Kingdom) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Robert Walters are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 71 (better than 71% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 59, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 39). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 58, is a buy recommendation based on Robert Walters's financial characteristics. As the company Robert Walters's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 71) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 39) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 59), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 71% 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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