February 6, 2025
Top 10 Stock Sumitomo Osaka Cement Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Sumitomo Osaka Cement – Top 10 Stock in SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Sumitomo Osaka Cement is listed as a top 10 stock on February 06, 2025 in the market index SDG 11 because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. While only half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit above-average performance, the professional market sentiment is positive and it may be a solid investment proposition, especially if a growth recovery is to be expected soon. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 63 (high 63% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall buy recommendation for Sumitomo Osaka Cement on February 06, 2025.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Japan |
| Industry | Construction Materials |
| Index | Low Emissions, Energy Efficient, SDG 11, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 7, SDG 9, Nikkei 225 |
| Size class | 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 Sumitomo Osaka Cement Buy
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| VALUE | 87 |
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| GROWTH | 41 |
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| SAFETY | 41 |
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| SENTIMENT | 52 |
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| 360° VIEW | 63 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 63 (better than 63% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Sumitomo Osaka Cement are above average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half the metrics below and half above average for Sumitomo Osaka Cement. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 87, which means that the share price of Sumitomo Osaka Cement is on the lower side compared with the typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means that the stock price is lower than for 87% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Sentiment Rank has a good rank of 52, which means that professional investors are more optimistic about the stock than for 52% of alternative investment opportunities. But the consolidated Growth Rank has a low rank of 41, which means that the company exhibits below-average growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, invested capital growth, and stock returns. The consolidated Safety Rank has a riskier rank of 41, meaning the company has a riskier financing structure than 59 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 63, Sumitomo Osaka Cement is better positioned than 63% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. Half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit above-average performance, but the other half are below market levels. The company enjoys a good value (Value Rank of 87) and positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 52), but growth expectations are below-average (Growth Rank of 41) and the financing structure is on the risky side(Safety Rank of 41). This combination is rather dangerous, because high debt levels (low safety) require growth to finance the debt burden. The current low growth level may be temporary, because professionals are actually optimistic (positive sentiment). Good value is sometimes an indication that the company's future is challenging. The below-par growth performance may be the reason for this assessment. Companies with less growth typically have a lower price than fast-growing competitors. Even though professional investor sentiment is strong, we recommend further evaluating whether the future of Sumitomo Osaka Cement is as challenging as the stock's low price suggests. Since the professional community is optimistic, the stock might just be going through a more challenging phase now, indicating that timing might be good now. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Sumitomo Osaka Cement positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 52 (better than 52% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Sumitomo Osaka Cement is above average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Sumitomo Osaka Cement. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 52 (better than 52% of alternative investments), which means that, currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. In addition, Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 50, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the better in recommending investing in the company. In other words, they are getting even more optimistic about investments in Sumitomo Osaka Cement. Finally, the Professional Investors rank is 54, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 54% of alternative investment opportunities. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 52 (more positive than 52% compared with investment alternatives), Sumitomo Osaka Cement has a reputation among professional investors that is above-average compared with that of its competitors. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. But there is also a signal for caution. Market Pulse has a rank of 30, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks tend to be negative when discussing this company (more negative news than for 70% of competitors). This could mean future risks and should make investors careful. Attention to negative news for Sumitomo Osaka Cement is worthwhile because they may be early warning signals. Without those, all other professional signals are encouraging, especially since analysts are getting more optimistic. ...read more
Value Strategy: Sumitomo Osaka Cement Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 87 (better than 87% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Sumitomo Osaka Cement shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Sumitomo Osaka Cement. 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 Sumitomo Osaka Cement's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 82% 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 Sumitomo Osaka Cement 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 87, is a buy recommendation based on Sumitomo Osaka Cement'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 Sumitomo Osaka Cement based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Sumitomo Osaka Cement Growth Momentum low
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 41 (better than 41% compared with alternatives), Sumitomo Osaka Cement shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Sumitomo Osaka Cement. Sales Growth has a rank of 63 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 63% of its competitors. Capital Growth is also above 21% of competitors with a rank of 51, and Stock Returns with the rank of 51 is also an outperformance. Only Profit Growth is low with a rank of 21 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 79% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 41, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. All three operating growth indicators, namely revenue, profit, and capital growth, are showing improvements. This is a good indication of a company with a positive future. That might, at the same time, be the simple reason why profit growth is low. A growing company needs money and thus can't yet show high profit growth. Look out for signs in corporate communication about extra growth efforts costing time and money. If that is the case, Sumitomo Osaka Cement is a good growth stock. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Sumitomo Osaka Cement Debt Financing Safety below-average
| SAFETY METRICS | February 6, 2025 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 56 |
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| REFINANCING | 17 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 45 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 41 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 41 (better than 41% compared with alternatives), the company Sumitomo Osaka Cement 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 Osaka Cement 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 Osaka Cement and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 56 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 56% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 17, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 83% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 45, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 55% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 41 (worse than 59% compared with alternatives), Sumitomo Osaka Cement 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 Osaka Cement are on the safer side. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Sumitomo Osaka Cement Above-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 87 |
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| GROWTH | 41 |
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| SAFETY | 45 |
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| COMBINED | 59 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 59 (better than 59% compared with investment alternatives), Sumitomo Osaka Cement (Construction Materials, Japan) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Sumitomo Osaka Cement are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 87 (better than 87% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 41), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 41), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 59, is a buy recommendation based on Sumitomo Osaka Cement's financial characteristics. As the company Sumitomo Osaka Cement's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 87) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 41) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 41), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 87% 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. ...read more
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