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YTL (KLSE:YTL)

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YTL stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 70 (better than 70% compared with investment alternatives), YTL (Multi-Utilities, Malaysia) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of YTL are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 60 (better than 60% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 70) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 44), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 70, is a buy recommendation based on YTL's financial characteristics. As the company YTL's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 60) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 70), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 44) 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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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	60
Growth Rank	70
Safety Rank	44
Combined Rank	70

Country	Malaysia
Industry	Multi-Utilities
Index	Low Emissions, Good Governace Growth Markets, Low Waste, Water Tech
Size class	X-Large

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

23-Jan-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: YTL

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	48	68	67	60
GROWTH
GROWTH	16	39	99	70
SAFETY
SAFETY	24	19	35	44
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	58	100	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	36	96	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 23-Jan-2025. 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 YTL is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	48	68	67	60
GROWTH
GROWTH	16	39	99	70
SAFETY
SAFETY	24	19	35	44
COMBINED
COMBINED	17	24	84	70

Last update of combined financial performance: 23-Jan-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of YTL the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 60 (better than 60% compared with alternatives), YTL 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 YTL. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 78, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 78% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning YTL's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 84% 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 60% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for YTL to 40. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 60, is a buy recommendation based on YTL'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. 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)	93	95	84	78
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	7	9	50	84
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	94	95	57	40
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	67	69	60	45
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	48	68	67	60

Last update of Value Rank: 23-Jan-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of YTL; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 70 (better than 70% compared with alternatives), YTL 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 three out of four indicators below average for YTL. Only Capital Growth has a good rank of 93, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital more than 49% of its competitors. The other three indicators are pointing South: Sales Growth has a rank of 48 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 52% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 49 and Stock Returns with a rank of 45 are also low (below 55% of alternative investments). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 70, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The good news from the invested capital side is surprising. A company with disappointing revenues, profits, and disappointed shareholders typically doesn't invest above average. Overall, the growth momentum for YTL is thus negative. As it is intriguing to see that company executives are optimistic about their investment policy, it is worthwhile looking into the details of the capital investment projects. They may indicate future growth and profits and thus if accompanied by a good value, a sign of good timing to invest in the stock. 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 limited here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	39	43	67	48
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	18	82	80	49
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	16	62	93
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	13	27	89	45
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	16	39	99	70

Last update of Growth Rank: 23-Jan-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of YTL.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 44 (better than 44% compared with alternatives), the company YTL 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 YTL 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 YTL. Refinancing is at 86, meaning the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 86% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at 50, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 50% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. However, Leverage is rather large at 13, which means the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 87% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 44 (worse than 56% compared with alternatives), YTL has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. This is not bad if things go well. The higher debt level means better returns to shareholders if things go well. Many top-performing companies operate with higher debt levels, and YTL could be in that group. But if you expect the environment to turn rougher, the higher leverage could become a problem. The same is valid if you expect interest rates to rise. That could squeeze shareholder returns, which so far have benefitted from better conditions. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with YTL 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	2	4	8	13
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	67	100	87	86
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	11	5	25	50
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	24	19	35	44

Last update of Safety Rank: 23-Jan-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of YTL 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	45	95	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	50	98	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	50	84	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	67	95	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	58	100	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 23-Jan-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for YTL.
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