March 7, 2024
Top 10 Stock Samsung Life Insurance Hold Recommendation
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Snapshot: Samsung Life Insurance – Top 10 Stock in SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Samsung Life Insurance is listed as a top 10 stock on March 07, 2024 in the market index SDG 3 because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. Three consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average. Only the Value Rank is below average. The investment rationale may be an investment in future growth, supported by professional market opinion. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 47 (47% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall hold recommendation for Samsung Life Insurance on March 07, 2024.
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360° View: Obermatt 360° View Samsung Life Insurance Hold
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| VALUE | 43 |
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| GROWTH | 98 |
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| SAFETY | 74 |
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| SENTIMENT | 79 |
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| 360° VIEW | 47 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 47 (better than 47% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Samsung Life Insurance are below the industry average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Samsung Life Insurance. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 98, 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. This means that growth is higher than for 98% of competitors in the same industry. The consolidated Safety Rank at 74 means that the company has a financing structure that is safer than 74% comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. Finally, the consolidated Sentiment Rank has a good rank of 79, which means that professional investors are more optimistic about the stock than for 79% of alternative investment opportunities. But the consolidated Value Rank is less desirable at 43, meaning that the share price of Samsung Life Insurance is on the higher side compared with indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is higher than for 57% of alternative stocks in the same industry. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 47, Samsung Life Insurance is worse than 53% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as above-average growth (Growth Rank of 98), a safe financing structure (Safety Rank of 74), and positive professional market sentiment (Sentiment Rank of 79), it is a solid stock investment where growth may be the strongest driver of the investment rationale, also reflected by institutional investors. It is typical for growth companies to have low value, as is the case here. Investors are willing to pay more for companies that outperform their competitors. So the question is, how much more do you pay for the stock of Samsung Life Insurance compared with alternatives? You can use the following rule of thumb: The growth rank measures the growth momentum of the company (98% better than peers). The value rank could be the reverse reflection of that (2%). A Value Rank below that level may be assessed as expensive, a rank above that is still good value. Sometimes market sentiment just reflects the past, sometimes the reality. You pay more than the market average for this stock, but it may be worth it. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Samsung Life Insurance very positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 79 (better than 79% compared with alternatives) for 2022, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Samsung Life Insurance is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators where all but one are above average for Samsung Life Insurance. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 85 (better than 85% 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 83, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 83% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. In addition, Market Pulse has a rank of 56 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 56% of competitors). But Analyst Opinions Change has a below-average rank of 41, 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 Samsung Life Insurance. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 79 (more positive than 79% compared with investment alternatives), Samsung Life Insurance has a reputation among professional investors that is significantly higher than 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: Samsung Life Insurance Stock Price Value below-average critical
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 43 (worse than 57% compared with alternatives), Samsung Life Insurance shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Samsung Life Insurance. Expected dividend yields are higher than for 52% of comparable companies (a Dividend Yield rank of 52), making the stock attractive. The same is valid for Price-to-Book Capital (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 75, which means that the stock price is lower compared with invested capital than for 75% of comparable investments. But in respect to sales and profits, the picture is reversed. Price-to-Sales is 36 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than for 64% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Samsung Life Insurance's sales levels. The Price-to-Profit ratio (also referred to as price-earnings (P/E) ratio) is also unfavorable for Samsung Life Insurance with a rank of 34. This means that the stock price, compared with what market professionals expect for future profits, is higher than for 66% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Samsung Life Insurance's profit levels. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 43, is a hold recommendation based on Samsung Life Insurance's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. The company seems confident that it can generate a reasonable return on invested capital, because it pays an above-average dividend while profits are below what you would expect for a company with this stock price. If you agree with this practice and believe that profits will return to higher levels, as the current dividend policy suggests, Samsung Life Insurance may be an attractive investment. If this is not the case, you may want to be careful with this stock as it is also expensive compared with its expected revenue levels. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Samsung Life Insurance Growth Momentum high
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with alternatives) for 2022, Samsung Life Insurance 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 but one indicator above average for Samsung Life Insurance. Sales Growth has a rank of 56 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 56% of its competitors. Capital Growth is also above 34% of competitors with a rank of 82, and Stock Returns with the rank of 87 is also an outperformance. Only Profit Growth is low with a rank of 34 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 66% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 98, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. All three operating growth indicators, namely revenue, profit, and capital growth, are showing improvements. This is a good indication of a company with a positive future. That might, at the same time, be the simple reason why profit growth is low. A growing company needs money and thus can't yet show high profit growth. Look out for signs in corporate communication about extra growth efforts costing time and money. If that is the case, Samsung Life Insurance is a good growth stock. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Samsung Life Insurance Debt Financing Safety above-average
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| LEVERAGE | 43 |
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| REFINANCING | 44 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 55 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 74 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 74 (better than 74% compared with alternatives), the company Samsung Life Insurance 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 Samsung Life Insurance 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 Samsung Life Insurance. Liquidity is at 55, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 55% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is riskier at a rank of 44, which means that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is above average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 56% of its competitors. Leverage is also high at a rank of 43, which means that the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 57% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 74 (better than 74% compared with alternatives), Samsung Life Insurance has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. High Leverage (a low Obermatt Leverage Rank) is good in good times, because it usually indicates that shareholders get higher returns. The good Liquidity performance of the company is an indicator that this is the case. However, if you expect an economic downturn, you may stay clear of this stock because they have an above-average debt level that needs refinancing soon. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Samsung Life Insurance Lowest Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 43 |
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| GROWTH | 98 |
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| SAFETY | 55 |
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| COMBINED | 8 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 8 (worse than 92% compared with investment alternatives), Samsung Life Insurance (Life & Health Insurance, South Korea) shares have lower financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Samsung Life Insurance are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 43 (worse than 57% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 98) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 74, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 8, is a sell recommendation based on Samsung Life Insurance's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Samsung Life Insurance exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 43), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 98). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 74) 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). ...read more
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