November 14, 2024
Top 10 Stock Vienna Insurance Group Strong Buy Recommendation
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Growth - shows a company's growth potential. Green is "high growth" expected; red is "tough times ahead".
Safety - relates to the amount of debt a company has. Green is low debt level; red is high debt level.
Combined Financial - this isn't an average of the first three ranks but rather a consolidated view across several financial indicators. Green = good; red = tread carefully.
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Snapshot: Vienna Insurance Group – Top 10 Stock in SDG 5: Gender Equality
Vienna Insurance Group is listed as a top 10 stock on November 14, 2024 in the market index SDG 5 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 99 (top 99% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Vienna Insurance Group on November 14, 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 Vienna Insurance Group Strong Buy
| 360 METRICS | November 14, 2024 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 97 |
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| GROWTH | 41 |
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| SAFETY | 37 |
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| SENTIMENT | 95 |
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| 360° VIEW | 99 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 99 (better than 99% compared with alternatives) for 2022, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Vienna Insurance Group are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half the metrics below and half above average for Vienna Insurance Group. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 97, which means that the share price of Vienna Insurance Group 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 97% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Sentiment Rank has a good rank of 95, which means that professional investors are more optimistic about the stock than for 95% 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 37, meaning the company has a riskier financing structure than 63 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 99, Vienna Insurance Group is better positioned than 99% 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 97) and positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 95), but growth expectations are below-average (Growth Rank of 41) and the financing structure is on the risky side(Safety Rank of 37). 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 Vienna Insurance Group 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 Vienna Insurance Group very positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 95 (better than 95% compared with alternatives) for 2022, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Vienna Insurance Group is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all four indicators above average for Vienna Insurance Group. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 98 (better than 98% 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 50, 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 Vienna Insurance Group. The Professional Investors rank is 73, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 73% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. Finally, Market Pulse has a rank of 69 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 69% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 95 (more positive than 95% compared with investment alternatives), Vienna Insurance Group 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 Vienna Insurance Group 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: Vienna Insurance Group Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 97 (better than 97% compared with alternatives) for 2022, Vienna Insurance Group shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Vienna Insurance Group. Price-to-Sales is 87 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 87% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Vienna Insurance Group's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 93% 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 97. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Vienna Insurance Group are expected to be higher than for 53% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 53). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 97, is a buy recommendation based on Vienna Insurance Group'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 Vienna Insurance Group based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Vienna Insurance Group Growth Momentum low
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| REVENUE GROWTH | 57 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | 33 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | 61 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | 37 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 41 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 41 (better than 41% compared with alternatives), Vienna Insurance Group 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 half of the indicators below and half above average for Vienna Insurance Group. Sales Growth has a rank of 57 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 57% of its competitors. Capital Growth is also above 33% of competitors with a rank of 61. But Profit Growth only has a rank of 33, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 67% of its competitors. And Stock Returns have also been below average with a rank of only 37. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 41, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Profits are sometimes low if the company invests in the future. The positive revenue and capital investment outlook confirms such an interpretation. Both revenues and capital are solid growth indicators, and lower profits in such a case would be encouraging. But the investors see it differently by punishing the share price. Sometimes, Mister Market is not very reliable, because it is not uncommon for it to be volatile. Investors should look out for signs of growth expenditure that could justify low profit growth, and they may also find reasons why recent stock price developments don't confirm the growth outlook of operations. While operating growth indicators are not perfect, they are more reliable indicators for future performance than stock prices that can repeatedly surprise investors. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Vienna Insurance Group Debt Financing Safety below-average
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| LEVERAGE | 70 |
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| REFINANCING | 78 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 59 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 37 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 37 (better than 37% compared with alternatives), the company Vienna Insurance Group 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 Vienna Insurance Group 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, where all three are above average for Vienna Insurance Group. Leverage is at 70, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 70% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 78, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 78% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 59, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 59% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 37 (worse than 63% compared with alternatives), Vienna Insurance Group has a financing structure that is riskier 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. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Vienna Insurance Group Below-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 97 |
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| GROWTH | 41 |
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| SAFETY | 59 |
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| COMBINED | 48 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 48 (worse than 52% compared with investment alternatives), Vienna Insurance Group (Multi-line Insurance, Austria) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Vienna Insurance Group are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 97 (better than 97% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 41), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 37), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 48, is a hold recommendation based on Vienna Insurance Group's financial characteristics. As the company Vienna Insurance Group's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 97) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 41) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 37), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 97% 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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