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United Community Banks (NasdaqGS:UCBI)
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United Community Banks stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 53 (better than 53% compared with investment alternatives), United Community Banks (Regional Banks, USA) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of United Community Banks are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 31 (worse than 69% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 63) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 63, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 53, is a buy recommendation based on United Community Banks's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company United Community Banks exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 31), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 63). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 63) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). 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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360° Viewnew| Country | USA |
| Industry | Regional Banks |
| Index | NASDAQ |
| Size class | Medium |
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Research History: United Community Banks
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 38 |
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13 |
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21 |
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31 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 50 |
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93 |
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58 |
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63 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 62 |
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63 |
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70 |
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63 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | n/a |
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16 |
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17 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | n/a |
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39 |
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21 |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 53 (better than 53% compared with investment alternatives), United Community Banks (Regional Banks, USA) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of United Community Banks are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 31 (worse than 69% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 63) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 63, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 53, is a buy recommendation based on United Community Banks's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company United Community Banks exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 31), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 63). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 63) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 38 |
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13 |
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21 |
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31 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 50 |
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93 |
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58 |
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63 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 62 |
|
63 |
|
70 |
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63 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 78 |
|
69 |
|
50 |
|
53 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 31 (worse than 69% compared with alternatives), United Community Banks 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 United Community Banks. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 57% 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 28 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 72% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning United Community Banks's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 24 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 76% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 43 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 57% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 31, is a hold recommendation based on United Community Banks's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick United Community Banks? 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 United Community Banks only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 32 |
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20 |
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20 |
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28 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 54 |
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26 |
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26 |
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24 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 29 |
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18 |
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44 |
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43 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 45 |
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31 |
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40 |
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57 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 38 |
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13 |
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21 |
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31 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with alternatives), United Community Banks 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, where half of the indicators are below and half above average for United Community Banks. Profit Growth, with a rank of 76 (better than 76% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 91, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 26, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 74% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 29. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 63, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Stock returns that are a thing of the past can be less of a problem. Below-average revenue growth may be caused by divestments of underperforming businesses. If that is the case, then the positive developments of profit and capital growth are signs of a company with growth potential. If these are the reasons, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. 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 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 48 |
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92 |
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57 |
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26 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 96 |
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64 |
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28 |
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76 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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93 |
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91 |
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91 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 31 |
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35 |
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35 |
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29 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 50 |
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93 |
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58 |
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63 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with alternatives), the company United Community Banks 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 United Community Banks 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 two out of three indicators above average for United Community Banks. Leverage is at a rank of 70, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 70% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at a rank of 51, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 51% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the safer side when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is lower at a rank of 48, which means that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 52% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with alternatives), United Community Banks has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. The refinancing issues could be a short-term problem, especially if the company has reputation issues. Banks and investors don't like to refinance debt if there are clouds on the horizon. For this reason, investors should look at the refinancing environment for United Community Banks. Does it look safe that debt that is coming due can be covered with new debt? If that is the case, then the financing situation of the company is on the safer side. If not, it may be better to wait until refinancing has been completed and the Refinancing rank is good again. Investors may have a short-term debt challenge with United Community Banks and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 67 |
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58 |
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69 |
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70 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 20 |
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52 |
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50 |
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48 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 83 |
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65 |
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57 |
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51 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 62 |
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63 |
|
70 |
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63 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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83 |
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54 |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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13 |
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50 |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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10 |
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27 |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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26 |
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3 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
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16 |
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17 |
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