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Voestalpine (WBAG:VOE)

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Voestalpine stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 50 (better than 50% compared with investment alternatives), Voestalpine (Steel, Austria) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Voestalpine are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 66 (better than 66% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 58) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 33), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 50, is a buy recommendation based on Voestalpine's financial characteristics. As the company Voestalpine's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 66) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 58), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 33) 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. 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	66
Growth Rank	58
Safety Rank	33
Combined Rank	50

Country	Austria
Industry	Steel
Index	ATX, Low Emissions, Diversity Europe
Size class	XX-Large

This stock has achievements: Gold Winner CEO, Top 10 Stock.

19-Dec-2024. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Voestalpine

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	40	81	70	66
GROWTH
GROWTH	16	63	43	58
SAFETY
SAFETY	27	30	53	33
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	53	10	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	57	23	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 19-Dec-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Sep-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Voestalpine is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	40	81	70	66
GROWTH
GROWTH	16	63	43	58
SAFETY
SAFETY	27	30	53	33
COMBINED
COMBINED	6	56	52	50

Last update of combined financial performance: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Voestalpine the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 66 (better than 66% compared with alternatives), Voestalpine 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 Voestalpine. Price-to-Sales is 91 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 91% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Voestalpine's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 76% 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 87. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Voestalpine are expected to be higher than for 57% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 57). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 66, is a buy recommendation based on Voestalpine'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 Voestalpine based on its detailed value metrics. 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)	47	81	89	91
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	47	69	71	76
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	40	88	82	87
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	38	67	55	57
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	40	81	70	66

Last update of Value Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Voestalpine; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 58 (better than 58% compared with alternatives), Voestalpine 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 Voestalpine. Profit Growth, with a rank of 91 (better than 91% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 73, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 18, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 82% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 20. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 58, 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
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	19	27	19	18
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	36	94	28	91
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	89	74	73
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	24	31	73	20
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	16	63	43	58

Last update of Growth Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Voestalpine.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 33 (better than 33% compared with alternatives), the company Voestalpine 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 Voestalpine 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 Voestalpine and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 70, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 70% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 42, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 58% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 21, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 79% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 33 (worse than 67% compared with alternatives), Voestalpine has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Voestalpine are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Voestalpine and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	27	32	43	42
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	70	65	68	70
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	21	32	34	21
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	27	30	53	33

Last update of Safety Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Voestalpine 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	19	38	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	72	20	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	84	22	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	26	36	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	53	10	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Voestalpine.
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