September 14, 2023
Top 10 Stock Banco de Sabadell Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Banco de Sabadell – Top 10 Stock in Iberia Index IBEX 35
Banco de Sabadell is listed as a top 10 stock on September 14, 2023 in the market index IBEX 35 because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. While half the consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average, investor sentiment is below average and thus a signal for caution. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 76 (top 76% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Banco de Sabadell on September 14, 2023.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Spain |
| Industry | Diversified Banks |
| Index | IBEX 35, Renewables Users |
| Size class | XX-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 Banco de Sabadell Strong Buy
| 360 METRICS | September 14, 2023 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 86 |
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| GROWTH | 70 |
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| SAFETY | 22 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 48 |
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| 360° VIEW | 76 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 76 (better than 76% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Banco de Sabadell are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Banco de Sabadell. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 86, which means that the share price of Banco de Sabadell 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 86% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 70, 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. But the professional market sentiment is below average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 48. Professional investors are more confident in 52% other stocks. Worryingly, the company has risky financing, with a Safety rank of 22. This means 78% of comparable companies have a safer financing structure than Banco de Sabadell. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 76, Banco de Sabadell is better positioned than 76% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. Even though half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average, namely the Value Rank at 86 and the Growth Rank above-average at 70, the picture is still mixed. The professional investor community is skeptical, with the Sentiment Rank below-average at 48. In addition, the company financing structure is on the riskier side (Safety Rank of 22). Since the company is good value and the share price low, it should attract investors, yet professionals are skeptical. One may be tempted by above-average growth, but that could also change quickly, as past performance is not a good indicator of future performance. Since the financing structure is on the risky side, investors should be careful with this decision and conduct further research if they are serious about investing in this company. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Banco de Sabadell only reserved
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 48 (better than 48% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Banco de Sabadell is below industry average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Banco de Sabadell. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 43 (worse than 57% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to warn against investing in the stock of the company. But they are changing their opinions! Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 67, which means that stock research experts are more positive in their investment recommendations in the company. In other words, they are getting more optimistic of stock investments in Banco de Sabadell. More encouragingly, the Professional Investors rank is 56, which means that professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 56% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. But Market Pulse is on the lower side with a rank of 34, 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 66% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 48 (less encouraging than 52% compared with investment alternatives), Banco de Sabadell has a reputation among professional investors that is below that of its competitors. The sentiment signals are mixed for Banco de Sabadell. While analysts and the news channels are negative, there is a change in what analysts think. Above-average institutional investors in this company support them. Sentiment signals remain mixed with analysts and news channels pessimistic, though improving, and professional investors above average. ...read more
Value Strategy: Banco de Sabadell Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 86 (better than 86% compared with alternatives) for 2023, Banco de Sabadell shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Banco de Sabadell. Price-to-Sales is 86 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 86% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Banco de Sabadell's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 79% 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 93. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Banco de Sabadell are expected to be higher than for 76% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 76). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 86, is a buy recommendation based on Banco de Sabadell'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 Banco de Sabadell based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Banco de Sabadell Growth Momentum good
| GROWTH METRICS | September 14, 2023 | |||||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | 57 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | 58 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | 43 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | 77 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 70 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 70 (better than 70% compared with alternatives), Banco de Sabadell 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 all but one indicator above average for Banco de Sabadell. Sales Growth has a rank of 57 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 57% of its competitors. Both Profit Growth, with a rank of 58, and Stock Returns, with a rank of 77, are also above average. But Capital Growth only has a rank of 43, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital less than 57% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 70, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. That may be a good sign if the company is already well positioned and doesn't require more investments at this time. They may focus on growing the top (revenues) and bottom (profits) lines, recently rewarded with above-average stock returns for shareholders. But it may also be a sign of danger as the company is falling back with capital investment activities concerning competition. This requires further analysis of corporate communications. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Banco de Sabadell Debt Financing Safety risky
| SAFETY METRICS | September 14, 2023 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 62 |
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| REFINANCING | 39 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 22 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 22 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 22 (better than 22% compared with alternatives), the company Banco de Sabadell has much riskier financing practices than comparable other companies, which means that their overall debt burden is significantly above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Banco de Sabadell 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 just one indicator above average for Banco de Sabadell and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 62 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 62% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 39, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 61% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 22, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 78% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 22 (worse than 78% compared with alternatives), Banco de Sabadell has a financing structure that is significantly riskier than that of its competitors. This is an indication that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. There is only below-market average liquidity, and a short-term refinancing issue might be around the corner. But in the long-term, the debt levels of Banco de Sabadell are on the safer side. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Banco de Sabadell Top Financial Performance
| COMBINED PERFORMANCE | September 14, 2023 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 86 |
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| GROWTH | 70 |
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| SAFETY | 22 |
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| COMBINED | 78 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 78 (better than 78% compared with investment alternatives), Banco de Sabadell (Diversified Banks, Spain) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Banco de Sabadell are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 86 (better than 86% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 70) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 22), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 78, is a strong buy recommendation based on Banco de Sabadell's financial characteristics. As the company Banco de Sabadell's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 86) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 70), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 22) 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. ...read more
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