December 19, 2024
Top 10 Stock Wacker Chemie Strong Buy Recommendation
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Growth - shows a company's growth potential. Green is "high growth" expected; red is "tough times ahead".
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Snapshot: Wacker Chemie – Top 10 Stock in Germany CDAX
Wacker Chemie is listed as a top 10 stock on December 19, 2024 in the market index CDAX 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, despite a currently slow growth momentum. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 83 (top 83% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Wacker Chemie on December 19, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Germany |
| Industry | Specialty Chemicals |
| Index | CDAX, Low Emissions, Dividends Europe, Energy Efficient, Solar Tech, MDAX |
| 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 Wacker Chemie Strong Buy
| 360 METRICS | December 19, 2024 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 86 |
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| GROWTH | 22 |
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| SAFETY | 98 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 61 |
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| 360° VIEW | 83 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 83 (better than 83% compared with alternatives) for 2024, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Wacker Chemie are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Wacker Chemie. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 86, which means that the share price of Wacker Chemie is on the lower side compared with typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is lower than for 86% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The company is also safely financed with a Safety rank of 98. In addition, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 61. But the consolidated Growth Rank has a low rank of 22, which means that the company is below average in terms of growth and momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and invested capital growth as well as stock returns. 78 of its competitors have better growth. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 83, Wacker Chemie is better positioned than 83% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. Three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks show above-average performance. The stock has as good value (Value Rank of 86), secure financing practices (Safety Rank of 98), and positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 61). It is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited, and disappointments are less likely to occur. The company’s growth expectations are below the industry average (Growth Rank of 22), but that could also be temporary since professional investors remain optimistic despite the low growth numbers. The low price as reflected in the good Value Rank could indicate that the company's future is challenging. The below-par growth performance may be the reason for this. Companies that grow less are typically cheaper than fast-growing competitors. We recommend evaluating whether the future of Wacker Chemie is as difficult as the stock’s low price suggests, despite the positive professional investor sentiment. Since the professional community is optimistic, you might have less to worry about, and the stock may just go through a more challenging phase now, indicating good timing. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Wacker Chemie positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 61 (better than 61% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Wacker Chemie is above average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Wacker Chemie. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 80 (better than 80% 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 and has a rank of 66 which means that currently, stock research experts are getting even more optimistic about investments in Wacker Chemie. But Market Pulse has a low rank of 35, 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 65% of competitors). This is an essential sign of caution, as it could be the forebearer of bad news. Professional Investors are also somewhat absent with a rank of 27, which means that, currently, professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 73% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to invest in other companies. This is expected if the company is of a smaller size (medium or smaller). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 61 (more positive than 61% compared with investment alternatives), Wacker Chemie has a reputation among professional investors that is above-average compared with that of its competitors. While the general news feeds in the professional market are negative, the analyst recommendations are optimistic about the company, and even increase their ratings despite the negative news. This is an ambiguous situation with positive and negative signals from the professional side. Investors should be on the lookout for negative news but not worry too much about it as long as the overall news is still positive. ...read more
Value Strategy: Wacker Chemie Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 86 (better than 86% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Wacker Chemie shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Wacker Chemie. Price-to-Sales is 62 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 62% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Wacker Chemie's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 71% 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 75. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Wacker Chemie are expected to be higher than for 75% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 75). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 86, is a buy recommendation based on Wacker Chemie'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 Wacker Chemie based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Wacker Chemie Growth Momentum negative
| GROWTH METRICS | December 19, 2024 | |||||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | 91 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | 15 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | 20 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | 10 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 22 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 22 (better than 22% compared with alternatives), Wacker Chemie shows one of the most restricted growth dynamics in its industry. There is little momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below-average for Wacker Chemie. While Sales Growth ranks at 91, professionals currently expect the company to grow more than 91% of its competitors, while all other growth ranks are below the market median. Profit Growth has a rank of 15, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 85% of its competitors, and Capital Growth has a low rank of 20. Historic stock returns were also below average with a current Stock Returns rank of 10 which means that the stock returns have recently been below 90% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 22, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. If revenues are expected to increase, but all other growth indicators are negative, the company may be investing in future growth through means not visible in the balance sheet and thus not reflected in capital growth. The fact that Stock Returns have been below market doesn't mean that much, as it may be due to overly optimistic investor behavior in the past, which has been corrected to a more reasonable level recently. If that were the case, a positive Value Rank would be a reason to invest because the company is still expected to grow, while stock prices are now at a more reasonable level. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Wacker Chemie Debt Financing Safety very solid
| SAFETY METRICS | December 19, 2024 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 76 |
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| REFINANCING | 75 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 71 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 98 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company Wacker Chemie has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Wacker Chemie 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 Wacker Chemie. Leverage is at 76, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 76% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 75, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 75% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 71, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 71% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with alternatives), Wacker Chemie 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. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Wacker Chemie Top Financial Performance
| COMBINED PERFORMANCE | December 19, 2024 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 86 |
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| GROWTH | 22 |
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| SAFETY | 71 |
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| COMBINED | 88 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 88 (better than 88% compared with investment alternatives), Wacker Chemie (Specialty Chemicals, Germany) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Wacker Chemie are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 86 (better than 86% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 98, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 22). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 88, is a strong buy recommendation based on Wacker Chemie's financial characteristics. As the company Wacker Chemie's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 86) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 22) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 98), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 86% of comparable companies, may also indicate that 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 and the downside is limited due to below-average financing risks. ...read more
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