June 29, 2023
Top 10 Stock Washington Federal Strong Buy Recommendation
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Value - shows how good of a value the stock is. Green is "inexpensive"; red is "expensive".
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.
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Snapshot: Washington Federal – Top 10 Stock in S&P Mid-Cap Index
Washington Federal is listed as a top 10 stock on June 29, 2023 in the market index S&P MIDCAP because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. As all consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, including positive market sentiment in the professional investor community, it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 100 (top 100% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Washington Federal on June 29, 2023.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
Country | USA |
Industry | Regional Banks |
Index | NASDAQ, S&P MIDCAP |
Size class | XX-Large |
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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 Washington Federal Strong Buy
360 METRICS | June 29, 2023 | |||||||
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VALUE | ||||||||
VALUE | 57 |
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GROWTH | ||||||||
GROWTH | 100 |
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SAFETY | ||||||||
SAFETY | 87 |
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SENTIMENT | ||||||||
SENTIMENT | 71 |
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360° VIEW | ||||||||
360° VIEW | 100 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Washington Federal are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all four indicators above average for Washington Federal. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 57, which means that the share price of Washington Federal 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 57% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 100, 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. The company is also safely financed with a Safety rank of 87. Finally, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 71. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 100, Washington Federal is better positioned than 100% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As all consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Value Rank of 57), above-average growth (Growth Rank of 100), safe financing practices (Safety Rank of 87), and a positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 71), 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, unless information not publicly available. High-Value Ranks sometimes indicate that the company's future is challenging. If they are safely financed and have above average growth, and are still a good value, it may indicate that this will not continue. We recommend evaluating whether the future of Washington Federal is as difficult as the stock’s low price, despite what good growth and safe financing practice suggest. Since the professional community is optimistic, you might have less to worry about, and the stock is just not sufficiently visible, which may indicate good timing right now. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Washington Federal positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 71 (better than 71% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Washington Federal is above average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators where all but one are above average for Washington Federal. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 69 (better than 69% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. The Professional Investors rank is also good at 65, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 65% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. In addition, Market Pulse has a rank of 72 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 72% of competitors). But Analyst Opinions Change has a below-average rank of 12, which means that stock research experts are currently changing their opinions for the worse when it comes to recommending this stock. In other words, they are getting more critical of investments in Washington Federal. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 71 (more positive than 71% compared with investment alternatives), Washington Federal has a reputation among professional investors that is above-average compared with that of its competitors. This is an early 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 might just materialize in the future. ...read more
Value Strategy: Washington Federal Stock Price Value better than average
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 57 (better than 57% compared with alternatives), Washington Federal shares are more attractively priced than the majority of comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half the indicators are below and half are above average for Washington Federal. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 52, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 52% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Washington Federal's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 81% of alternatives. It is also positive for expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 45 (dividends are expected to be higher than for 45% of other stocks). But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is higher than average, making the stock more expensive. Only 55% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for Washington Federal to 45. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 57, is a buy recommendation based on Washington Federal's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. A low level of book capital means that the company has a business that is leaner on assets than its competitors. For instance, the company could be leasing its production facilities, or be more focussed on intellectual property, such as its brand and software, which is less visible in its book capital. If that is the case, the low Dividend Yield is also explained as such companies tend to invest their income into market development. The other good value ranks for Sales and Profits are encouraging indicators for the stock price value. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Washington Federal Growth Momentum high
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2023, Washington Federal shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four indicators above average for Washington Federal. Sales Growth has a value of 96, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 96% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 88 and for Capital Growth with 89. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 69, which means they have been higher than 69% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 100, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Washington Federal 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: Washington Federal Debt Financing Safety very solid
SAFETY METRICS | June 29, 2023 | |||||||
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LEVERAGE | 94 |
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REFINANCING | ||||||||
REFINANCING | 45 |
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LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
LIQUIDITY | 53 |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 87 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 87 (better than 87% compared with alternatives) for 2023, the company Washington Federal has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Washington Federal 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, with two out of three indicators above average for Washington Federal. Leverage is at a rank of 94, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 94% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at a rank of 53, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 53% 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 45, 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 55% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 87 (better than 87% compared with alternatives), Washington Federal has a financing structure that is significantly safer 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 Washington Federal. 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: Washington Federal Top Financial Performance
COMBINED PERFORMANCE | June 29, 2023 | |||||||
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VALUE | ||||||||
VALUE | 57 |
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GROWTH | ||||||||
GROWTH | 100 |
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SAFETY | ||||||||
SAFETY | 53 |
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COMBINED | ||||||||
COMBINED | 99 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 99 (better than 99% compared with investment alternatives), Washington Federal (Regional Banks, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Washington Federal are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 57 (better than 57% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 100), and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 87), which means low debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 99, is a strong buy recommendation based on Washington Federal's financial characteristics. As the company Washington Federal's key financial metrics all exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 57), above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 100), and indicate that the company is safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 87), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the share is limited, unless the company has a bleak future. Such good financial performance can indicate that the company's future might actually be challenging, as it may be difficult to maintain the good performance. If they are safely financed and have been growing above average, and are still a good value, it means that the market is keeping prices low, for a reason which may become clearer over time. We recommend evaluating the future of Washington Federal. 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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