October 31, 2024
Top 10 Stock Vivendi Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Vivendi – Top 10 Stock in Cotation Assistée en Continu Index CAC 40
Vivendi is listed as a top 10 stock on October 31, 2024 in the market index CAC 40 because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. While half the consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average, investor sentiment is below average and thus a signal for caution. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 68 (high 68% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall buy recommendation for Vivendi on October 31, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | France |
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Index | EURO STOXX 50, CAC 40, CAC All, SBF 120, Diversity Europe, Multimedia, Recycling |
| Size class | X-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 Vivendi Buy
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| VALUE | 70 |
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| GROWTH | 72 |
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| SAFETY | 48 |
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| SENTIMENT | 42 |
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| 360° VIEW | 68 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 68 (better than 68% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Vivendi are above average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Vivendi. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 70, which means that the share price of Vivendi 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 70% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 72, 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. But the professional market sentiment is below average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 42. Professional investors are more confident in 58% other stocks. Worryingly, the company has risky financing, with a Safety rank of 48. This means 52% of comparable companies have a safer financing structure than Vivendi. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 68, Vivendi is better positioned than 68% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. Even though half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average, namely the Value Rank at 70 and the Growth Rank above-average at 72, the picture is still mixed. The professional investor community is skeptical, with the Sentiment Rank below-average at 42. In addition, the company financing structure is on the riskier side (Safety Rank of 48). Since the company is good value and the share price low, it should attract investors, yet professionals are skeptical. One may be tempted by above-average growth, but that could also change quickly, as past performance is not a good indicator of future performance. Since the financing structure is on the risky side, investors should be careful with this decision and conduct further research if they are serious about investing in this company. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Vivendi only reserved
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 42 (better than 42% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Vivendi is below industry average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the indicators below and the other half above average for Vivendi. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 85 (better than 85% of alternative investments). Currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. There are also many institutional investors invested in the stock, represented by a Professional Investors rank of 58 which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 58% of alternative investment opportunities. But Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 42, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the worse in recommending investing in the company. In other words, they are getting more critical of investments in Vivendi. Furthermore, Market Pulse has a rank of 15, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the negative side when discussing this company (more negative news than for 85% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 42 (less encouraging than 58% compared with investment alternatives), Vivendi has a reputation among professional investors that is below that of its competitors. Three below-market sentiment indicators are a 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 may be around the corner. ...read more
Value Strategy: Vivendi Stock Price Value better than average
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 70 (better than 70% compared with alternatives), Vivendi shares are more attractively priced than the majority of comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Vivendi. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 77, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 77% of comparable companies, indicating a good value regarding Vivendi's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price to Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 56% of alternatives, and it's also true for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 83. But, compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields are expected to be lower than average; only 42% of all competitors have even lower dividend yields than Vivendi (a Dividend Yield Rank of 42). 58% alternative investments in the same business provide a higher dividend yield. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 70, is a buy recommendation based on Vivendi's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. The below-average dividend yield may be a good sign, as it could mean the company has more attractive investment opportunities for the generated cash than to pay it out as dividends. A low dividend yield can also indicate a growth phase. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Vivendi Growth Momentum good
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 72 (better than 72% compared with alternatives), Vivendi 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 all four indicators above average for Vivendi. Sales Growth has a value of 50, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 50% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 64 and for Capital Growth with 56. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 66, which means they have been higher than 66% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 72, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Vivendi exhibits above-average growth momentum. This could be due to a uniquely strong market position, proprietary technology, or an extensive corporate acquisition strategy. Growth investors will find this an attractive investment opportunity, unless they expect that the current phase is transitory and will deteriorate in the future. The current performance could also be a temporary recovery from a very low point, such as a turn-around situation. In the case of a turn-around, the current performance may or may not be followed by a continuing positive development. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Vivendi Debt Financing Safety below-average
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| LEVERAGE | 59 |
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| REFINANCING | 10 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 62 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 48 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 48 (better than 48% compared with alternatives), the company Vivendi 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 Vivendi 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 two out of three indicators above average for Vivendi. Leverage is at a rank of 59, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 59% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at a rank of 62, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 62% 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 10, 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 90% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 48 (worse than 52% compared with alternatives), Vivendi has a financing structure that is riskier 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 Vivendi. 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. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Vivendi Above-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 70 |
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| GROWTH | 72 |
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| SAFETY | 62 |
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| COMBINED | 68 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 68 (better than 68% compared with investment alternatives), Vivendi (Broadcasting, France) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Vivendi are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 70 (better than 70% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 72) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 48), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 68, is a buy recommendation based on Vivendi's financial characteristics. As the company Vivendi's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 70) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 72), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 48) 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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