December 12, 2024
Top 10 Stock Singapore Technologies Engineering Hold Recommendation
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Snapshot: Singapore Technologies Engineering – Top 10 Stock in Straits Times Index STI
Singapore Technologies Engineering is listed as a top 10 stock on December 12, 2024 in the market index STI because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. Two consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average. The company is growing above average and professional investor sentiment is positive. Both are encouraging signals for a stock purchase decision, albeit at an above-average share price. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 26 (26% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall hold recommendation for Singapore Technologies Engineering on December 12, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
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 Singapore Technologies Engineering Hold
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| VALUE | 25 |
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| GROWTH | 57 |
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| SAFETY | 9 |
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| SENTIMENT | 82 |
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| 360° VIEW | 26 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 26 (better than 26% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Singapore Technologies Engineering are below the industry average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Singapore Technologies Engineering. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 57, 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. This means that growth is higher than for 57% of competitors in the same industry. The consolidated Sentiment Rank also has a good rank of 82, which means that professional investors are more optimistic about the stock than for 82% of alternative investment opportunities. But the consolidated Value Rank has a less desirable rank of 25, which means that the share price of Singapore Technologies Engineering is on the higher side compared with typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is higher than for 75% of alternative stocks in the same industry. Finally, the consolidated Safety Rank has a riskier rank of 9, which means that the company has a financing structure that is riskier than those of 91% comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 26, Singapore Technologies Engineering is worse than 74% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. Only half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, so one needs to take a close look. Growth is above-average (Growth Rank of 57), and professional market sentiment is positive (Sentiment Rank of 82), but value and safety are below average. The Safety Rank is the least significant of the four consolidated ranks, because it only reflects financing practices. In the case of high growth, aggressive financing is a good thing. So the question is: How to assess below-average value against above-average growth and sentiment? Growth may be the strongest driver of the investment rationale in this case, which is reflected in institutional investors' opinions. It is typical for growth companies to have low value, as is the case here. Investors are willing to pay more for companies that outperform their competitors. So the question is, how much do you sacrifice value for growth? You can use the following rule of thumb: If you take 100 minus the growth rank, you arrive at a possibly minimum level for the value rank. For example, if the growth rank is at 75, and the value rank is at 5, you should tread carefully. If the value rank is at 40, it still might be a good value if the growth rank is above 60. Sometimes market sentiment just extrapolates the past, but sometimes it reflects reality. You pay more than the market average for this stock, but it may be worth it. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Singapore Technologies Engineering very positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 82 (better than 82% compared with alternatives) for 2024, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Singapore Technologies Engineering is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all four indicators above average for Singapore Technologies Engineering. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 65 (better than 65% of alternative investments), which means that, currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. Analyst Opinions Change is also positive with a rank of 57, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the better and recommending investing in the company. They are getting more optimistic about stock investments in Singapore Technologies Engineering. The Professional Investors rank is 81, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 81% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. Finally, Market Pulse has a rank of 74 which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the positive side when discussing this company (more positive news than for 74% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 82 (more positive than 82% compared with investment alternatives), Singapore Technologies Engineering has a reputation among professional investors that is significantly higher than that of its competitors. Since all market sentiment indicators are positive, the professional community highly recommends investment in the company. Does this mean Singapore Technologies Engineering stocks are a safe investment? Far from it. Even professionals make mistakes. Especially in stock investing, there is a tendency to follow the leaders. Since trees don't grow to the heavens, such positive sentiment may also be interpreted as a danger sign. A lot of optimism can often be a sign of troubles to come, albeit unforeseen by most. ...read more
Value Strategy: Singapore Technologies Engineering Stock Price Value below-average critical
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 25 (worse than 75% compared with alternatives), Singapore Technologies Engineering shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Singapore Technologies Engineering. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 61% of comparable companies, making the stock an attractive buy for dividend investors. However, dividend investors may get disappointed because all other critical financial indicators are below the market median: Price-to-Sales is 25 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 75% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Singapore Technologies Engineering's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 25 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 75% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 1 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 99% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 25, is a hold recommendation based on Singapore Technologies Engineering's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Singapore Technologies Engineering? The company-reported financials speak against it. The company is expensive compared with revenue and invested capital levels, two reliable company size indicators. In addition, it currently has a low level of profits. How can future dividends be paid in the case that profits remain low? Dividend investors should choose Singapore Technologies Engineering only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Singapore Technologies Engineering Growth Momentum good
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| REVENUE GROWTH | 53 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | 65 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | 22 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | 77 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 57 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 57 (better than 57% compared with alternatives), Singapore Technologies Engineering shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Singapore Technologies Engineering. Sales Growth has a rank of 53 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 53% of its competitors. Both Profit Growth, with a rank of 65, and Stock Returns, with a rank of 77, are also above average. But Capital Growth only has a rank of 22, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital less than 78% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 57, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. That may be a good sign if the company is already well positioned and doesn't require more investments at this time. They may focus on growing the top (revenues) and bottom (profits) lines, recently rewarded with above-average stock returns for shareholders. But it may also be a sign of danger as the company is falling back with capital investment activities concerning competition. This requires further analysis of corporate communications. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Singapore Technologies Engineering Debt Financing Safety risky
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| LEVERAGE | 4 |
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| REFINANCING | 9 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 26 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 9 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 9 (better than 9% compared with alternatives), the company Singapore Technologies Engineering 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 Singapore Technologies Engineering 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 all three metrics below average for Singapore Technologies Engineering. Liquidity is at 26, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 74% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. Even worse, Leverage is at a rank of 4, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 96% of its competitors. Finally, Refinancing is at a rank of 9 which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 91% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 9 (worse than 91% compared with alternatives), Singapore Technologies Engineering has a financing structure that is significantly riskier than that of its competitors. This combination is rather dangerous in most situations. Only very promising companies with bright future outlooks and stellar reputations can operate with such risky financing. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Singapore Technologies Engineering Lowest Financial Performance
| COMBINED PERFORMANCE | December 12, 2024 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 25 |
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| GROWTH | 57 |
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| SAFETY | 26 |
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| COMBINED | 15 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 15 (worse than 85% compared with investment alternatives), Singapore Technologies Engineering (Aerospace & Defense, Singapore) shares have lower financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 25 (worse than 75% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 9, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 57). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 15, is a sell recommendation based on Singapore Technologies Engineering's financial characteristics. As the company Singapore Technologies Engineering shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 25 (75% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 57% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 57). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 9 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for Singapore Technologies Engineering, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. ...read more
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