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Sonae (ENXTLS:SON)

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Sonae stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 27 (worse than 73% compared with investment alternatives), Sonae (Food Retail, Portugal) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Sonae are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 94 (better than 94% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 22), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 14), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 27, is a hold recommendation based on Sonae's financial characteristics. As the company Sonae's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 94) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 22) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 14), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 94% of comparable companies, may indicate 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. 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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Value Rank	94
Growth Rank	22
Safety Rank	14
Combined Rank	27

Country	Portugal
Industry	Food Retail
Index	Dividends Europe, Low Waste, Recycling, PSI General, PSI 20
Size class	X-Large

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

19-Dec-2024. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Sonae

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	93	91	98	94
GROWTH
GROWTH	44	91	71	22
SAFETY
SAFETY	14	8	14	14
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	23	44	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	53	73	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 19-Dec-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Sep-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Sonae is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	93	91	98	94
GROWTH
GROWTH	44	91	71	22
SAFETY
SAFETY	14	8	14	14
COMBINED
COMBINED	39	76	79	27

Last update of combined financial performance: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Sonae the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 94 (better than 94% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Sonae shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Sonae. Price-to-Sales is 70 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 70% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Sonae's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 91% 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 78. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Sonae are expected to be higher than for 83% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 83). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 94, is a buy recommendation based on Sonae'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 Sonae based on its detailed value metrics. 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	2021	2022	2023	2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	83	78	63	70
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	80	62	94	91
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	88	76	69	78
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	84	90	98	83
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	93	91	98	94

Last update of Value Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Sonae; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 22 (better than 22% compared with alternatives), Sonae 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 half of the indicators below and half above average for Sonae. Sales Growth has a rank of 69 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow more than 69% of its competitors. Stock Returns are also above average with a rank of 56. But Capital Growth has only a rank of 1, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital less than 99% of its competitors. Profit Growth is also low, with a rank of only 18, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits below average. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 22, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. This is a surprising picture, as the messages from the operating growth indicators of revenues, profits, and invested capital are mixed, while stock returns are above average. It may indicate new intellectual properties, such as brand improvement or a strong market position that shows in revenues but not in the capital. The low profit-growth rate may indicate an early phase where costs are still high, and revenues don't fully cover upfront investments or fixed costs. The positive investor outlook with a 56% peer outperformance is reaffirmed in this case which may be a good sign for an investment into a well-protected high-growth company. This fact needs to be confirmed by researching the company website and press. 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 mixed here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	22	27	92	69
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	14	84	80	18
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	81	4	1
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	94	89	54	56
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	44	91	71	22

Last update of Growth Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Sonae.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 14 (better than 14% compared with alternatives), the company Sonae 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 Sonae 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 Sonae and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 57 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 57% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 12, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 88% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 26, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 74% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 14 (worse than 86% compared with alternatives), Sonae has a financing structure that is significantly 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 Sonae are on the safer side. Investors may have a short-term debt challenge and liquidity issues with Sonae and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	8	32	59	57
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	52	11	14	12
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	31	26	23	26
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	14	8	14	14

Last update of Safety Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Sonae and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2021	2022	2023	2024
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	73	89	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	50	21	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	16	43	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	22	33	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	23	44	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Sonae.
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