April 24, 2025
Top 10 Stock Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group – Top 10 Stock in Nikkei 225 Index
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is listed as a top 10 stock on April 24, 2025 in the market index Nikkei 225 because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, it is a solid investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is low. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 76 (top 76% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group on April 24, 2025.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Japan |
| Industry | Diversified Banks |
| Index | TOPIX 100, Nikkei 225 |
| Size class | X-Large |
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360° View: Obermatt 360° View Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Strong Buy
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| VALUE | 63 |
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| GROWTH | 92 |
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| SAFETY | 42 |
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| SENTIMENT | 51 |
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| 360° VIEW | 76 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 76 (better than 76% compared with alternatives) for 2025, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 63, which means that the share price of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group 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 92, 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. In addition, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 51. But the company’s financing is risky with a Safety rank of 42. This means 58% of comparable companies have a safer financing structure than Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 76, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is better positioned than 76% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Value Rank of 63), above-average growth (Growth Rank of 92), and positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 51), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited, and disappointments are less likely, unless information not publicly available. Only the company financing structure is on the riskier side (Safety Rank of 42), but that would also mean better returns for shareholders if things work out well. Good value is sometimes an indication that the company's future is challenging. If they have been growing above average and are still a good value, it may indicate that this will not continue. We recommend evaluating whether the future of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is as difficult as the low price of the stock, despite good growth and positive professional investor sentiment, suggests. Since the professional community is optimistic, you might have less to worry about, and the stock is just not sufficiently visible right now, which may indicate good timing. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 51 (better than 51% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is above average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the indicators below and the other half above average for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 90 (better than 90% of alternative investments). Currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. There are also many institutional investors invested in the stock, represented by a Professional Investors rank of 59 which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 59% of alternative investment opportunities. But Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 47, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the worse in recommending investing in the company. In other words, they are getting more critical of investments in Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Furthermore, Market Pulse has a rank of 9, 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 91% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 51 (more positive than 51% compared with investment alternatives), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has a reputation among professional investors that is above-average compared with that of its competitors. Three below-market sentiment indicators are a 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 may be around the corner. ...read more
Value Strategy: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Stock Price Value better than average
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with alternatives), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group shares are more attractively priced than the majority of comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 55, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 55% of comparable companies, indicating a good value regarding Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price to Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 72% of alternatives, and it's also true for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 50. But, compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields are expected to be lower than average; only 44% of all competitors have even lower dividend yields than Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (a Dividend Yield Rank of 44). 56% alternative investments in the same business provide a higher dividend yield. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 63, is a buy recommendation based on Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. The below-average dividend yield may be a good sign, as it could mean the company has more attractive investment opportunities for the generated cash than to pay it out as dividends. A low dividend yield can also indicate a growth phase. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Growth Momentum high
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 92 (better than 92% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group 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 Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Sales Growth has a value of 62, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 62% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 90 and for Capital Growth with 57. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 59, which means they have been higher than 59% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 92, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group 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. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Debt Financing Safety below-average
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| LEVERAGE | 82 |
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| REFINANCING | 26 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 37 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 42 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 42 (better than 42% compared with alternatives), the company Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group 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 Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 82 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 82% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 26, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 74% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 37, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 63% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 42 (worse than 58% compared with alternatives), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. This is an indication that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. There is only below-market average liquidity, and a short-term refinancing issue might be around the corner. But in the long-term, the debt levels of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are on the safer side. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 63 |
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| GROWTH | 92 |
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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), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (Diversified Banks, Japan) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group 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 92) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 42), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 84, is a strong buy recommendation based on Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's financial characteristics. As the company Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group'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 92), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 42) 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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