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Softing (XTRA:SYT)

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Softing stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 42 (worse than 58% compared with investment alternatives), Softing (Electronic Equipment, Germany) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Softing are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 75 (better than 75% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 53, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 15). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 42, is a hold recommendation based on Softing's financial characteristics. As the company Softing's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 75) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 15) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 53), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 75% 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. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	75
Growth Rank	15
Safety Rank	53
Combined Rank	42

Country	Germany
Industry	Electronic Equipment
Index	CDAX
Size class	X-Small

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Softing

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	91	98	96	75
GROWTH
GROWTH	65	37	34	15
SAFETY
SAFETY	39	46	73	53
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	59	35	33	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	81	56	79	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Mar-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Softing is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	91	98	96	75
GROWTH
GROWTH	65	37	34	15
SAFETY
SAFETY	39	46	73	53
COMBINED
COMBINED	83	74	90	42

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Softing the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 75 (better than 75% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Softing shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where three out of four indicators are above average for Softing. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 93 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 93% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Softing's revenue size. The same is valid for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 97. Finally, compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Softing are expected to be higher than for 86% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 86). The only low rank is for expected profits with a Price-to-Profit Rank of 5, indicating that the market expects the company's profit to be low despite a high dividend. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 75, is a buy recommendation based on Softing's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. The low Profit Rank could result from a one-off charge, for instance, for an accident, a legal settlement, or a restructuring project. If the company keeps its dividends high, the low expected profit may be transitory. If that is the case, the three good value ranks for Sales, Capital, and Dividends are reliable indicators for good stock price value, a low stock price. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	93	89	89	93
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	76	84	91	5
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	95	95	92	97
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	61	57	88	86
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	91	98	96	75

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Softing; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 15 (better than 15% compared with alternatives), Softing 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 three out of four metrics below average for Softing. While Profit Growth has a good rank of 85, as professionals currently expect the company to grow its profits more than 85% of its competitors, all other growth indicators are below market averages. Sales Growth has a rank of 7, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 93% of its competitors, while Capital Growth has a rank of 35 and Stock Returns have been below market median, with a rank of 7 (93% of alternative investments were better). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 15, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. While revenue growth and capital growth are good growth momentum indicators, profit is less reliable, because profits may increase due to cost-cutting measures which typically indicate negative growth momentum. "You can save a dollar only once" is the saying about such situations. Growth Investors should look at company priorities closely if they are interested in growth, because the increase in profits is not usually an indicator of growth, and stock prices have been below market, too. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is limited here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	13	53	4	7
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	85	6	96	85
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	34	49	31	35
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	77	55	12	7
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	65	37	34	15

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Softing.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 53 (better than 53% compared with alternatives), the company Softing 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 Softing 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 Softing and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 100, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 100% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 40, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 60% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 16, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 84% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 53 (better than 53% compared with alternatives), Softing 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 Softing 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. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Softing and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	54	52	39	40
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	82	94	98	100
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	6	10	47	16
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	39	46	73	53

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Softing and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	100	100	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	1	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	1	47	12	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	38	28	16	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	59	35	33	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Softing.
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