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Bank of Ireland (ISE:BIRG)

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Bank of Ireland stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 38 (worse than 62% compared with investment alternatives), Bank of Ireland (Diversified Banks, Ireland) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Bank of Ireland are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 30 (worse than 70% of alternatives) and show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 14) but are safely financed (Safety Rank of 95), which means low debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 38, is a hold recommendation based on Bank of Ireland's financial characteristics. As the company Bank of Ireland's critical financial metrics exhibit below-average performance, such as low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 30) and low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 14), it is a somewhat questionable stock investment, where the risk of paying too much for the shares is significant, unless the company has an exceptionally bright future. In this case, good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 95) are a positive sign, because it may allow the company to weather challenging times until the hoped-for cash flows materialize. This may be true for high-tech or biotechnology companies with enough cash to sustain prolonged business development. If they own properties that only provide cash flows in the future, the stock may look excessively expensive and unattractive today. In such cases, the Obermatt Method has limited value, as it is based on facts we can observe today. If the facts lie all in the future, stock investing becomes guesswork, and this should only be a driver in a limited number of investments that account for a small fraction of a safe portfolio. 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	30
Growth Rank	14
Safety Rank	95
Combined Rank	38

Country	Ireland
Industry	Diversified Banks
Index	ISEQ, Employee Focus EU, Sound Pay Europe
Size class	XX-Large

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

18-Apr-2024. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Bank of Ireland

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	40	37	38	30
GROWTH
GROWTH	91	79	26	14
SAFETY
SAFETY	72	79	67	95
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	77	67	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	91	55	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 18-Apr-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Dec-2023. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Bank of Ireland is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	40	37	38	30
GROWTH
GROWTH	91	79	26	14
SAFETY
SAFETY	72	79	67	95
COMBINED
COMBINED	94	79	32	38

Last update of combined financial performance: 18-Apr-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Bank of Ireland the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 30 (worse than 70% compared with alternatives), Bank of Ireland shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Bank of Ireland. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 58% of comparable companies, making the stock an attractive buy for dividend investors. However, dividend investors may get disappointed because all other critical financial indicators are below the market median: Price-to-Sales is 33 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 67% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Bank of Ireland's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 43 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 57% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 26 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 74% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 30, is a hold recommendation based on Bank of Ireland's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Bank of Ireland? The company-reported financials speak against it. The company is expensive compared with revenue and invested capital levels, two reliable company size indicators. In addition, it currently has a low level of profits. How can future dividends be paid in the case that profits remain low? Dividend investors should choose Bank of Ireland only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	60	51	37	33
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	23	55	52	43
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	82	51	32	26
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	1	34	71	58
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	40	37	38	30

Last update of Value Rank: 18-Apr-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Bank of Ireland; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 14 (better than 14% compared with alternatives), Bank of Ireland shows one of the most restricted growth dynamics in its industry. There is little momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Bank of Ireland. Only Capital Growth has a good rank of 53, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital more than 38% of its competitors. The other three indicators are pointing South: Sales Growth has a rank of 16 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 84% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 38 and Stock Returns with a rank of 18 are also low (below 82% of alternative investments). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 14, is a sell 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 Bank of Ireland 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	100	46	41	16
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	1	93	82	38
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	33	37	53
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	68	81	14	18
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	91	79	26	14

Last update of Growth Rank: 18-Apr-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Bank of Ireland.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 95 (better than 95% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company Bank of Ireland has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Bank of Ireland 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, where all three are above average for Bank of Ireland. Leverage is at 88, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 88% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 61, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 61% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 100, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 100% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 95 (better than 95% compared with alternatives), Bank of Ireland has a financing structure that is significantly safer than that of its competitors. These three positive financing indicators signal that the company is less likely to default on its debt obligations. However, it also means that its shareholder returns will be more modest if things go well. A low safety means fewer troubles in downtimes and less upside in good times. Investors may not have a debt issue with Bank of Ireland but they should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	100	64	84	88
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	30	57	59	61
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	61	68	42	100
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	72	79	67	95

Last update of Safety Rank: 18-Apr-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Bank of Ireland 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	57	51	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	75	71	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	77	48	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	52	70	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	77	67	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 18-Apr-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Bank of Ireland.
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