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BKW (SWX:BKW)
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BKW stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 61 (better than 61% compared with investment alternatives), BKW (Electric Utilities, Switzerland) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of BKW are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 38 (worse than 62% of alternatives) and show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 27) but are safely financed (Safety Rank of 99), which means low debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 61, is a buy recommendation based on BKW's financial characteristics. As the company BKW's critical financial metrics exhibit below-average performance, such as low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 38) and low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 27), 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 99) 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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Country | Switzerland |
Industry | Electric Utilities |
Index | Solar Tech, SPI |
Size class | X-Large |
This stock has achievements: Gold Winner CEO, Top 10 Stock.
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Research History: BKW
RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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VALUE | ||||||||
VALUE | 48 |
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57 |
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32 |
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38 |
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GROWTH | ||||||||
GROWTH | 43 |
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27 |
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51 |
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27 |
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SAFETY | ||||||||
SAFETY | 71 |
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94 |
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95 |
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99 |
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SENTIMENT | ||||||||
SENTIMENT | n/a |
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83 |
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54 |
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new | |
360° VIEW | ||||||||
360° VIEW | n/a |
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79 |
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70 |
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new |
Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 61 (better than 61% compared with investment alternatives), BKW (Electric Utilities, Switzerland) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of BKW are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 38 (worse than 62% of alternatives) and show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 27) but are safely financed (Safety Rank of 99), which means low debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 61, is a buy recommendation based on BKW's financial characteristics. As the company BKW's critical financial metrics exhibit below-average performance, such as low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 38) and low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 27), 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 99) 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
RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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VALUE | ||||||||
VALUE | 48 |
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57 |
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32 |
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38 |
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GROWTH | ||||||||
GROWTH | 43 |
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27 |
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51 |
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27 |
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SAFETY | ||||||||
SAFETY | 71 |
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94 |
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95 |
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99 |
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COMBINED | ||||||||
COMBINED | 24 |
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64 |
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70 |
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61 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 38 (worse than 62% compared with alternatives), BKW shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four indicators below average for BKW. Price-to-Sales is 47 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 53% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning BKW's sales levels. Price-to-Book Capital (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) also has a low Price-to-Book Rank of 42, which means that both reliable company size indicators, sales, and invested capital cannot explain the high stock price of BKW. In addition, the two profit-related value indicators, Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a low rank of 49 and Dividend Yield, which is lower than 67% of comparable companies, also make the stock more expensive compared with investment alternatives. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 38, is a hold recommendation based on BKW's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. How can market participants pay such a high price for BKW? One reason may be that the company is simply too popular. If enough people want a particular stock, its price can exceed reasonable levels. This is often the case for companies offering new and exciting products and everybody wants a piece of the action. Should you pay a lot for a hot stock such as BKW? It's risky, and even if the stock price continues to grow because of popular demand, it may return to more typical lower levels later. And that return can be sudden and quick, making it impossible for retail investors to exit on time. Sometimes, high prices are deserved. This is the case when it is justified to believe that the company will dominate a market with high profit margins. It has happened in the past for many technology companies and indeed for commercially successful pharmaceutical discoveries. Sometimes they last, sometimes, they get eaten alive. BKW may be such a type of stock. That would mean, retail investors should be careful, only considering investing a small part of their wealth in this exciting category and always being ready to lose more than half, if not all of the investment. 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 | ||||
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PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 33 |
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54 |
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45 |
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47 |
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PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 68 |
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45 |
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33 |
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49 |
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PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 48 |
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79 |
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37 |
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42 |
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DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
DIVIDEND YIELD | 34 |
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39 |
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31 |
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33 |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 48 |
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57 |
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32 |
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38 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 27 (better than 27% compared with alternatives), BKW 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, with three out of four metrics below average for BKW. While Profit Growth has a good rank of 75, as professionals currently expect the company to grow its profits more than 75% of its competitors, all other growth indicators are below market averages. Sales Growth has a rank of 34, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 66% of its competitors, while Capital Growth has a rank of 37 and Stock Returns have been below market median, with a rank of 29 (71% of alternative investments were better). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 27, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. While revenue growth and capital growth are good growth momentum indicators, profit is less reliable, because profits may increase due to cost-cutting measures which typically indicate negative growth momentum. "You can save a dollar only once" is the saying about such situations. Growth Investors should look at company priorities closely if they are interested in growth, because the increase in profits is not usually an indicator of growth, and stock prices have been below market, too. 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 | ||||
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REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
REVENUE GROWTH | 27 |
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53 |
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55 |
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34 |
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PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
PROFIT GROWTH | 30 |
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31 |
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23 |
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75 |
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CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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40 |
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57 |
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37 |
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STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
STOCK RETURNS | 36 |
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51 |
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79 |
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29 |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 43 |
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27 |
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51 |
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27 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 99 (better than 99% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company BKW has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of BKW 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 BKW. Leverage is at 90, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 90% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 69, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 69% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 97, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 97% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 99 (better than 99% compared with alternatives), BKW 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 BKW but they should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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LEVERAGE | ||||||||
LEVERAGE | 55 |
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90 |
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92 |
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90 |
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REFINANCING | ||||||||
REFINANCING | 55 |
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61 |
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53 |
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69 |
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LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
LIQUIDITY | 91 |
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84 |
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97 |
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97 |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 71 |
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94 |
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95 |
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99 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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50 |
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17 |
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new | |
OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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94 |
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79 |
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new | |
PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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27 |
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82 |
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new | |
MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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80 |
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35 |
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new | |
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
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83 |
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54 |
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new |
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