November 14, 2024
Top 10 Stock SSAB Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: SSAB – Top 10 Stock in Optionsmäklarna Stockholm Stock Exchange Stockholm Index OMX 30
SSAB is listed as a top 10 stock on November 14, 2024 in the market index OMX 30 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 55 (high 55% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall buy recommendation for SSAB on November 14, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Sweden |
| Industry | Steel |
| Index | Dividends Europe, OMX 30 |
| Size class | X-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 SSAB Buy
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| VALUE | 66 |
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| GROWTH | 24 |
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| SAFETY | 90 |
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| SENTIMENT | 36 |
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| 360° VIEW | 55 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 55 (better than 55% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock SSAB are above average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half the metrics below and half above average for SSAB. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 66, which means that the share price of SSAB 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 66% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The company is also safely financed with a Safety rank of 90. But the professional market sentiment is below average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 36. Professional investors are more confident in 64% other stocks. The consolidated Growth Rank also has a low rank of 24, 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. 76 of its competitors have better growth. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 55, SSAB is better positioned than 55% 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 66), and the financing structure is on the safer side (Safety Rank of 90). However, sentiment in the professional investor community is below-average (Sentiment Rank of 36), as is the growth momentum for the company (Growth Rank of 24). 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 SSAB only reserved
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 36 (better than 36% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock SSAB is below industry average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half the indicators below and half above average for SSAB. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 31 (worse than 69% 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 14, which means that stock research experts are getting even more pessimistic. In addition, the Professional Investors rank is 46, which means that professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 54% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to invest in other companies. The only positive sentiment indicator for SSAB is Market Pulse, with a rank of 59, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks tend to be positive when discussing this company (more positive news than for 59% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 36 (less encouraging than 64% compared with investment alternatives), SSAB has a reputation among professional investors that is below that of its competitors. This is an ambiguous picture: analysts are negative and getting even more critical while the news in the market is positive. Who should investors believe? This is a difficult question in such a situation. Investors should proceed cautiously and verify not only the financial performance in the Obermatt Value, Growth and Safety Ranks but also independent news coverage of the company. ...read more
Value Strategy: SSAB Stock Price Value better than average
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 66 (better than 66% compared with alternatives), SSAB 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 SSAB. Price-to-Sales is 59 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 59% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for SSAB'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 67. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of SSAB are expected to be higher than for 70% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 70). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 66, is a buy recommendation based on SSAB'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 SSAB based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: SSAB Growth Momentum negative
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 24 (better than 24% compared with alternatives), SSAB 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 indicators below average for SSAB. Only Capital Growth has a good rank of 98, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital more than 15% of its competitors. The other three indicators are pointing South: Sales Growth has a rank of 8 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 92% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 15 and Stock Returns with a rank of 28 are also low (below 72% of alternative investments). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 24, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The good news from the invested capital side is surprising. A company with disappointing revenues, profits, and disappointed shareholders typically doesn't invest above average. Overall, the growth momentum for SSAB is thus negative. As it is intriguing to see that company executives are optimistic about their investment policy, it is worthwhile looking into the details of the capital investment projects. They may indicate future growth and profits and thus if accompanied by a good value, a sign of good timing to invest in the stock. ...read more
Safety Strategy: SSAB Debt Financing Safety very solid
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| LEVERAGE | 79 |
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| REFINANCING | 78 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 88 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 90 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 90 (better than 90% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company SSAB has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of SSAB 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 SSAB. Leverage is at 79, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 79% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 78, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 78% 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 90 (better than 90% compared with alternatives), SSAB 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: SSAB Above-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 66 |
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| GROWTH | 24 |
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| SAFETY | 88 |
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| COMBINED | 72 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 72 (better than 72% compared with investment alternatives), SSAB (Steel, Sweden) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of SSAB are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 66 (better than 66% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 90, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 24). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 72, is a buy recommendation based on SSAB's financial characteristics. As the company SSAB's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 66) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 24) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 90), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 66% 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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