January 9, 2025
Top 10 Stock Siam Cement Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Siam Cement – Top 10 Stock in Stock Exchange of Thailand Index SET
Siam Cement is listed as a top 10 stock on January 09, 2025 in the market index SET 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 below average and thus a signal for caution. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 50 (high 50% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall buy recommendation for Siam Cement on January 09, 2025.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Thailand |
| Industry | Construction Materials |
| Index | SET, Low Emissions, Energy Efficient, Good Governace Growth Markets, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 3, SDG 8, SDG 9, Water Efficiency, Water Tech |
| Size class | XX-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 Siam Cement Buy
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| VALUE | 63 |
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| GROWTH | 57 |
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| SAFETY | 20 |
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| SENTIMENT | 45 |
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| 360° VIEW | 50 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 50 (better than 50% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Siam Cement are above average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Siam Cement. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 63, which means that the share price of Siam Cement 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 63% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 57, 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. But the professional market sentiment is below average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 45. Professional investors are more confident in 55% other stocks. Worryingly, the company has risky financing, with a Safety rank of 20. This means 80% of comparable companies have a safer financing structure than Siam Cement. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 50, Siam Cement is better positioned than 50% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. Even though half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average, namely the Value Rank at 63 and the Growth Rank above-average at 57, the picture is still mixed. The professional investor community is skeptical, with the Sentiment Rank below-average at 45. In addition, the company financing structure is on the riskier side (Safety Rank of 20). Since the company is good value and the share price low, it should attract investors, yet professionals are skeptical. One may be tempted by above-average growth, but that could also change quickly, as past performance is not a good indicator of future performance. Since the financing structure is on the risky side, investors should 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 Siam Cement only reserved
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 45 (better than 45% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Siam Cement is below industry average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Siam Cement. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 56 (better than 56% of alternative investments), which means that, currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. Analyst Opinions Change is also positive and has a rank of 50 which means that currently, stock research experts are getting even more optimistic about investments in Siam Cement. But Market Pulse has a low rank of 44, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the negative side when discussing this company (more negative news than for 56% of competitors). This is an essential sign of caution, as it could be the forebearer of bad news. Professional Investors are also somewhat absent with a rank of 26, which means that, currently, professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 74% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to invest in other companies. This is expected if the company is of a smaller size (medium or smaller). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 45 (less encouraging than 55% compared with investment alternatives), Siam Cement has a reputation among professional investors that is below that of its competitors. While the general news feeds in the professional market are negative, the analyst recommendations are optimistic about the company, and even increase their ratings despite the negative news. This is an ambiguous situation with positive and negative signals from the professional side. Investors should be on the lookout for negative news but not worry too much about it as long as the overall news is still positive. ...read more
Value Strategy: Siam Cement Stock Price Value better than average
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with alternatives), Siam Cement 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 Siam Cement. Price-to-Sales is 69 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 69% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Siam Cement's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 64% 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 73. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Siam Cement are expected to be higher than for 71% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 71). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 63, is a buy recommendation based on Siam Cement'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 Siam Cement based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Siam Cement Growth Momentum good
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 57 (better than 57% compared with alternatives), Siam Cement shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Siam Cement. Sales Growth has a rank of 73, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 73% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 69 is also above average. But Capital Growth has only a rank of 38, and Stock Returns with 21 are also below-average. Stock returns for Siam Cement have recently been below 79% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 57, is a buy 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 Siam Cement. 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: Siam Cement Debt Financing Safety risky
| SAFETY METRICS | January 9, 2025 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 28 |
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| REFINANCING | 59 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 8 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 20 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 20 (better than 20% compared with alternatives), the company Siam Cement 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 Siam Cement 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 Siam Cement and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 59, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 59% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 28, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 72% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 8, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 92% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 20 (worse than 80% compared with alternatives), Siam Cement 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 Siam Cement 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: Siam Cement Below-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 63 |
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| GROWTH | 57 |
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| SAFETY | 8 |
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| COMBINED | 48 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 48 (worse than 52% compared with investment alternatives), Siam Cement (Construction Materials, Thailand) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Siam Cement 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 57) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 20), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 48, is a hold recommendation based on Siam Cement's financial characteristics. As the company Siam Cement'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 57), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 20) 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. ...read more
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