August 29, 2024
Top 10 Stock SMA Solar Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: SMA Solar – Top 10 Stock in Sound Pay Practices in Europe
SMA Solar is listed as a top 10 stock on August 29, 2024 in the market index Sound Pay Europe 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 54 (high 54% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall buy recommendation for SMA Solar on August 29, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Germany |
| Industry | Semiconductor Equipment |
| Index | CDAX, Renewables Users, Sound Pay Europe, Solar Tech, SDAX |
| 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 SMA Solar Buy
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| VALUE | 90 |
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| GROWTH | 4 |
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| SAFETY | 100 |
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| SENTIMENT | 22 |
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| 360° VIEW | 54 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 54 (better than 54% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock SMA Solar are above average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half the metrics below and half above average for SMA Solar. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 90, which means that the share price of SMA Solar 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 90% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The company is also safely financed with a Safety rank of 100. But the professional market sentiment is below average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 22. Professional investors are more confident in 78% other stocks. The consolidated Growth Rank also has a low rank of 4, 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. 96 of its competitors have better growth. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 54, SMA Solar is better positioned than 54% 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 90), and the financing structure is on the safer side (Safety Rank of 100). However, sentiment in the professional investor community is below-average (Sentiment Rank of 22), as is the growth momentum for the company (Growth Rank of 4). 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 SMA Solar negative
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 22 (better than 22% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock SMA Solar is critical, mostly below average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for SMA Solar. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 17 (worse than 83% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to warn against investing in the stock of the company. Worse, Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 31 which means that stock research experts are getting even more pessimistic. It doesn't end with the analysts. Market Pulse is also low with a rank of 25, 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 75% of competitors). No wonder, the Professional Investors rank is only 46, which means that professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 54% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to stay away from SMA Solar, which may be due to a small company size but just as likely because of its relatively low Sentiment Rank. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 22 (less encouraging than 78% compared with investment alternatives), SMA Solar has a reputation among professional investors that is far below that of its competitors. Investors should be careful with this stock right now. Further research is required if an investment is desired, because the facts found in the professional community are all negative. ...read more
Value Strategy: SMA Solar Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 90 (better than 90% compared with alternatives) for 2024, SMA Solar shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for SMA Solar. 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 SMA Solar's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 87% 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 76. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of SMA Solar are expected to be higher than for 51% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 51). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 90, is a buy recommendation based on SMA Solar'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 SMA Solar based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: SMA Solar Growth Momentum negative
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 4 (better than 4% compared with alternatives), SMA Solar shows one of the most restricted growth dynamics in its industry. There is little momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four metrics below average for SMA Solar. Sales Growth has a rank of 48, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 52% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth, with a rank of 17, and Capital Growth with 30. In addition, Stock Returns have a below market rank of 8, which means that the stock returns have recently been below 92% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 4, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. These are all bad growth momentum indicators. These are negative signals for investors interested in growth companies. Value is likely good for this company, as investors may have left this stock in the cold. If that is the case, investors should look at the company's outlook, especially Sentiment performance, because it may be a turnaround situation that could entail above-average stock returns in the future. But it remains a risky bet, as no growth signals are in the green zone yet. ...read more
Safety Strategy: SMA Solar Debt Financing Safety very solid
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| LEVERAGE | 91 |
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| REFINANCING | 88 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 88 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 100 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company SMA Solar has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of SMA Solar 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 SMA Solar. Leverage is at 91, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 91% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 88, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 88% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 88, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 88% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives), SMA Solar 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. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: SMA Solar Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 90 |
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| GROWTH | 4 |
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| SAFETY | 88 |
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| COMBINED | 84 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 84 (better than 84% compared with investment alternatives), SMA Solar (Semiconductor Equipment, Germany) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of SMA Solar are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 90 (better than 90% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 100, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 4). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 84, is a strong buy recommendation based on SMA Solar's financial characteristics. As the company SMA Solar's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 90) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 4) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 100), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 90% 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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