August 10, 2023
Top 10 Stock Veolia Environnement Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Veolia Environnement – Top 10 Stock in Cotation Assistée en Continu Index CAC 40
Veolia Environnement is listed as a top 10 stock on August 10, 2023 in the market index CAC 40 because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, it is a solid investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is low. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 88 (top 88% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Veolia Environnement on August 10, 2023.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | France |
| Industry | Multi-Utilities |
| Index | CAC 40, CAC All, SBF 120, Low Emissions, Low Waste, Water Tech |
| Size class | XX-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).
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360° View: Obermatt 360° View Veolia Environnement Strong Buy
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| VALUE | 72 |
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| GROWTH | 93 |
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| SAFETY | 27 |
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| SENTIMENT | 96 |
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| 360° VIEW | 88 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 88 (better than 88% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Veolia Environnement are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Veolia Environnement. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 72, which means that the share price of Veolia Environnement 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 72% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 93, 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. In addition, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 96. But the company’s financing is risky with a Safety rank of 27. This means 73% of comparable companies have a safer financing structure than Veolia Environnement. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 88, Veolia Environnement is better positioned than 88% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Value Rank of 72), above-average growth (Growth Rank of 93), and positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 96), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited, and disappointments are less likely, unless information not publicly available. Only the company financing structure is on the riskier side (Safety Rank of 27), but that would also mean better returns for shareholders if things work out well. Good value is sometimes an indication that the company's future is challenging. If they have been growing above average and are still a good value, it may indicate that this will not continue. We recommend evaluating whether the future of Veolia Environnement is as difficult as the low price of the stock, despite good growth and positive professional investor sentiment, suggests. Since the professional community is optimistic, you might have less to worry about, and the stock is just not sufficiently visible right now, which may indicate good timing. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Veolia Environnement very positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 96 (better than 96% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Veolia Environnement is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators where all but one are above average for Veolia Environnement. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 69 (better than 69% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. The Professional Investors rank is also good at 90, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 90% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. In addition, Market Pulse has a rank of 93 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 93% of competitors). But Analyst Opinions Change has a below-average rank of 41, which means that stock research experts are currently changing their opinions for the worse when it comes to recommending this stock. In other words, they are getting more critical of investments in Veolia Environnement. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 96 (more positive than 96% compared with investment alternatives), Veolia Environnement has a reputation among professional investors that is significantly higher than that of its competitors. This is an early sign of caution, even if the stock has significantly appreciated. If analysts change their opinions, the stock may become too expensive. If the price is on the way down, the trend may continue. This may be a stock with a good reputation and history, but it may have reached its breaking point by now. Investors should look at the Value Ranks as well. If they indicate trouble, it might just materialize in the future. ...read more
Value Strategy: Veolia Environnement Stock Price Value better than average
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 72 (better than 72% compared with alternatives), Veolia Environnement 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 Veolia Environnement. Price-to-Sales is 76 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 76% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Veolia Environnement's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 62% 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 51. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Veolia Environnement are expected to be higher than for 65% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 65). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 72, is a buy recommendation based on Veolia Environnement'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 Veolia Environnement based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Veolia Environnement Growth Momentum high
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 93 (better than 93% compared with alternatives) for 2023, Veolia Environnement shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Veolia Environnement. Sales Growth has a rank of 55 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 55% of its competitors. Both Profit Growth, with a rank of 90, and Stock Returns, with a rank of 87, are also above average. But Capital Growth only has a rank of 43, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital less than 57% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 93, 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: Veolia Environnement Debt Financing Safety below-average
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| LEVERAGE | 30 |
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| REFINANCING | 13 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 65 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 27 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 27 (better than 27% compared with alternatives), the company Veolia Environnement 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 Veolia Environnement 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 Veolia Environnement. Liquidity is at 65, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 65% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is riskier at a rank of 13, 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 87% of its competitors. Leverage is also high at a rank of 30, which means that the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 70% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 27 (worse than 73% compared with alternatives), Veolia Environnement has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. High Leverage (a low Obermatt Leverage Rank) is good in good times, because it usually indicates that shareholders get higher returns. The good Liquidity performance of the company is an indicator that this is the case. However, if you expect an economic downturn, you may stay clear of this stock because they have an above-average debt level that needs refinancing soon. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Veolia Environnement Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 72 |
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| GROWTH | 93 |
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| SAFETY | 65 |
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| COMBINED | 82 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 82 (better than 82% compared with investment alternatives), Veolia Environnement (Multi-Utilities, France) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Veolia Environnement are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 72 (better than 72% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 93) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 27), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 82, is a strong buy recommendation based on Veolia Environnement's financial characteristics. As the company Veolia Environnement's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 72) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 93), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 27) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. ...read more
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