September 21, 2023
Top 10 Stock 4imprint Strong Buy Recommendation

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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 4imprint Strong Buy

360 METRICS	September 21, 2023
VALUE
VALUE	37
GROWTH
GROWTH	100
SAFETY
SAFETY	80
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	98
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	95

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 95 (better than 95% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock 4imprint are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all but one indicator above average for 4imprint. 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. This means that growth is higher than for 100% of competitors in the same industry. The consolidated Safety Rank at 80 means that the company has a financing structure that is safer than 80% comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. Finally, the consolidated Sentiment Rank has a good rank of 98, which means that professional investors are more optimistic about the stock than for 98% of alternative investment opportunities. But the consolidated Value Rank is less desirable at 37, meaning that the share price of 4imprint is on the higher side compared with indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is higher than for 63% of alternative stocks in the same industry. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 95, 4imprint is better positioned than 95% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as above-average growth (Growth Rank of 100), a safe financing structure (Safety Rank of 80), and positive professional market sentiment (Sentiment Rank of 98), it is a solid stock investment where growth may be the strongest driver of the investment rationale, also reflected by institutional investors. It is typical for growth companies to have low value, as is the case here. Investors are willing to pay more for companies that outperform their competitors. So the question is, how much more do you pay for the stock of 4imprint compared with alternatives? You can use the following rule of thumb: The growth rank measures the growth momentum of the company (100% better than peers). The value rank could be the reverse reflection of that (0%). A Value Rank below that level may be assessed as expensive, a rank above that is still good value. Sometimes market sentiment just reflects the past, sometimes the reality. You pay more than the market average for this stock, but it may be worth it. ...read more

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Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for 4imprint very positive

SENTIMENT METRICS	September 21, 2023
ANALYST OPINION
ANALYST OPINION	76
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	94
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	100
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	58
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	98

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock 4imprint is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all four indicators above average for 4imprint. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 76 (better than 76% 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 with a rank of 94, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the better and recommending investing in the company. They are getting more optimistic about stock investments in 4imprint. The Professional Investors rank is 100, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 100% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. Finally, Market Pulse has a rank of 58 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 58% of competitors). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 98 (more positive than 98% compared with investment alternatives), 4imprint has a reputation among professional investors that is significantly higher than that of its competitors. Since all market sentiment indicators are positive, the professional community highly recommends investment in the company. Does this mean 4imprint stocks are a safe investment? Far from it. Even professionals make mistakes. Especially in stock investing, there is a tendency to follow the leaders. Since trees don't grow to the heavens, such positive sentiment may also be interpreted as a danger sign. A lot of optimism can often be a sign of troubles to come, albeit unforeseen by most. ...read more

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Value Strategy: 4imprint Stock Price Value below-average critical

VALUE METRICS	September 21, 2023
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	53
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	36
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	7
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	64
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	37

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 37 (worse than 63% compared with alternatives), 4imprint shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half the indicators are below and half above average for 4imprint. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 53, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 53% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning 4imprint's revenue size. The same is valid for dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 64, which means that dividends are expected to be higher than for 64% of comparable investments. On the other hand, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is less favorable than for 93% of alternatives (only 7% of peers have an even higher ratio). The same is valid for the Price-to-Profit (or Price / Earnings, P/E) ratio, which is higher than for 64% of comparable companies, making the stock more expensive compared with the company's expected profit levels. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 37, is a hold recommendation based on 4imprint's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. This is a somewhat surprising picture, because it means that profits are low while dividends are high. One interpretation could be that profits are expected to increase, justifying the high dividend payments. But it could also mean that the company desperately keeps the high dividends to avoid a collapsing share price. This would be a rather dangerous constellation. ...read more

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Growth Strategy: 4imprint Growth Momentum high

GROWTH METRICS	September 21, 2023
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	65
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	79
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	100
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	91
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	100

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2023, 4imprint 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 4imprint. Sales Growth has a value of 65, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 65% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 79 and for Capital Growth with 100. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 91, which means they have been higher than 91% 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, 4imprint 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

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Safety Strategy: 4imprint Debt Financing Safety very solid

SAFETY METRICS	September 21, 2023
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	77
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	34
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	98
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	80

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 80 (better than 80% compared with alternatives) for 2023, the company 4imprint has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of 4imprint 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 4imprint. Leverage is at a rank of 77, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 77% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at a rank of 98, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 98% 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 34, 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 66% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 80 (better than 80% compared with alternatives), 4imprint 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 4imprint. 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

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Combined financial peformance: 4imprint Top Financial Performance

COMBINED PERFORMANCE	September 21, 2023
VALUE
VALUE	37
GROWTH
GROWTH	100
SAFETY
SAFETY	98
COMBINED
COMBINED	87

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 87 (better than 87% compared with investment alternatives), 4imprint (Advertising, United Kingdom) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of 4imprint are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 37 (worse than 63% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 100) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 80, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 87, is a strong buy recommendation based on 4imprint's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company 4imprint exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 37), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 100). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 80) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). ...read more

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