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VERBIO (XTRA:VBK)

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VERBIO stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 81 (better than 81% compared with investment alternatives), VERBIO (Oil & Gas Refining, Germany) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of VERBIO are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 41 (worse than 59% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 59) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 85, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 81, is a strong buy recommendation based on VERBIO's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company VERBIO exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 41), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 59). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 85) 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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Value Rank	41
Growth Rank	59
Safety Rank	85
Combined Rank	81

Country	Germany
Industry	Oil & Gas Refining
Index	CDAX
Size class	Large

This stock has achievements: Gold Winner CEO.

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Research History: VERBIO

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	38	11	27	41
GROWTH
GROWTH	100	29	31	59
SAFETY
SAFETY	92	90	86	85
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	63	79	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	47	70	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 14-Nov-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Jun-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better VERBIO is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	38	11	27	41
GROWTH
GROWTH	100	29	31	59
SAFETY
SAFETY	92	90	86	85
COMBINED
COMBINED	91	37	45	81

Last update of combined financial performance: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of VERBIO the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 41 (worse than 59% compared with alternatives), VERBIO shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half the indicators are below and half above average for VERBIO. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 75, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 75% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning VERBIO's revenue size. The same is valid for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio), which is more favorable than for 73% of alternatives (27% of peers have a higher ratio). But expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 26 are lower than average (dividends are expected to be lower than 74% of other stocks) while the Price to Profit ratio (or Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio) is higher than average with a Price-to-Profit Rank of 24, making the stock more expensive compared with the company's expected profit levels. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 41, is a hold recommendation based on VERBIO's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Low profits and low dividends as seen here for VERBIO may indicate a restructuring phase. This could be transitory, making the company a good value when profits recover and dividends return to higher levels. If the stock price is compared with the size indicators for revenue and invested capital, it is on the lower side, making this stock a good value investment (apart from current profit and dividend expectations). We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	35	24	51	75
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	45	26	38	24
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	8	10	34	73
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	57	29	32	26
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	38	11	27	41

Last update of Value Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of VERBIO; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 59 (better than 59% compared with alternatives), VERBIO 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 half of the indicators below and half above average for VERBIO. Sales Growth has a rank of 84, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 84% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 84 is also above average. But Capital Growth has only a rank of 49, and Stock Returns with 5 are also below-average. Stock returns for VERBIO have recently been below 95% of alternative investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 59, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Are investors forecasting troubles based on the lack of operating investment activity at the company? This could be one explanation as to why stock returns are low. But stock returns can also be the result of correcting an error in the past, in this case, an overly optimistic outlook on the future, which is now more realistic. The Value Ranks may confirm such a picture. The more important growth indicators are revenues and profits, which are both above average for VERBIO. This is a positive sign from the company's operational side and may give investors courage, despite the poor recent stock price performance. 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 the Obermatt 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
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	76	6	81	84
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	75	45	51	84
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	9	27	49
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	90	91	1	5
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	100	29	31	59

Last update of Growth Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of VERBIO.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 85 (better than 85% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company VERBIO has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of VERBIO 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 VERBIO. 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 76, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 76% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 57, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 57% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 85 (better than 85% compared with alternatives), VERBIO 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. Investors may not have a debt issue with VERBIO but they should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	71	86	80	79
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	59	33	49	76
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	92	92	90	57
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	92	90	86	85

Last update of Safety Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of VERBIO and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2021	2022	2023	2024
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	62	76	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	50	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	20	25	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	70	84	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	63	79	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for VERBIO.
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