June 8, 2023
Top 10 Stock Ayala Land Strong Buy Recommendation
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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: Ayala Land – Top 10 Stock in Low Waste Leaders
Ayala Land is listed as a top 10 stock on June 08, 2023 in the market index Low Waste 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 98 (top 98% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Ayala Land on June 08, 2023.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Philippines |
| Industry | Real Estate: Diversified Operations |
| Index | Independent Boards Growth Markets, Low Waste, R/E Growth Markets, Recycling |
| Size class | 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° Assessment Ayala Land Strong Buy
| 360 METRICS | June 8, 2023 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 73 |
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| GROWTH | 41 |
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| SAFETY | 83 |
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| SENTIMENT | 99 |
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| 360° VIEW | 98 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 98 (better than 98% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Ayala Land are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Ayala Land. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 73, which means that the share price of Ayala Land 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 73% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The company is also safely financed with a Safety rank of 83. In addition, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 99. But the consolidated Growth Rank has a low rank of 41, 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. 59 of its competitors have better growth. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a 360° View of 98, Ayala Land is better positioned than 98% 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 73), secure financing practices (Safety Rank of 83), and positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 99). 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 41), 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 Ayala Land 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 Ayala Land very positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 99 (better than 99% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Ayala Land is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all four indicators above average for Ayala Land. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 84 (better than 84% 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 50, 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 Ayala Land. The Professional Investors rank is 94, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 94% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. Finally, Market Pulse has a rank of 71 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 71% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 99 (more positive than 99% compared with investment alternatives), Ayala Land 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 Ayala Land 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
Value Strategy: Ayala Land Stock Price Value better than average
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 73 (better than 73% compared with alternatives), Ayala Land 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 above average for Ayala Land. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 64, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 64% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Ayala Land's revenue size. The same is valid for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio), which is more favorable than for 65% of alternatives (35% of peers have a higher ratio). But expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 43 are lower than average (dividends are expected to be lower than 57% of other stocks) while the Price to Profit ratio (or Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio) is higher than average with a Price-to-Profit Rank of 44, 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 73, is a BUY recommendation based on Ayala Land's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Low profits and low dividends as seen here for Ayala Land may indicate a restructuring phase. This could be transitory, making the company a good value when profits recover and dividends return to higher levels. If the stock price is compared with the size indicators for revenue and invested capital, it is on the lower side, making this stock a good value investment (apart from current profit and dividend expectations). ...read more
Growth Strategy: Ayala Land Growth Momentum low
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 41 (better than 41% compared with alternatives), Ayala Land shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half of the indicators are below and half above average for Ayala Land. Profit Growth, with a rank of 60 (better than 60% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 51, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 46, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 54% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 31. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 41, is a HOLD 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. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Ayala Land Debt Financing Safety very solid
| SAFETY METRICS | June 8, 2023 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 45 |
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| REFINANCING | 85 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 67 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 83 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 83 (better than 83% compared with alternatives) for 2023, the company Ayala Land has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Ayala Land 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 Ayala Land. Refinancing is at 85, meaning the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 85% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at 67, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 67% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. However, Leverage is rather large at 45, which means the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 55% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 83 (better than 83% compared with alternatives), Ayala Land has a financing structure that is significantly safer 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 Ayala Land 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. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Ayala Land Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 73 |
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| GROWTH | 41 |
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| SAFETY | 67 |
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| COMBINED | 85 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 85 (better than 85% compared with investment alternatives), Ayala Land (Real Estate: Diversified Operations, Philippines) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Ayala Land are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Obermatt Value Rank of 73 (better than 73% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 83, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 41). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: An Obermatt Combined Rank of 85, is a strong buy recommendation based on Ayala Land's financial characteristics. As the company Ayala Land's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 73) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 41) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 83), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 73% 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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