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COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti (BIT:COF)

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COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 18 (worse than 82% compared with investment alternatives), COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti (Auto Parts & Equipment, Italy) shares have lower financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 34 (worse than 66% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 26, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 59). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 18, is a sell recommendation based on COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti's financial characteristics. As the company COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 34 (66% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 59% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 59). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 26 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. 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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Value Rank	34
Growth Rank	59
Safety Rank	26
Combined Rank	18

Country	Italy
Industry	Auto Parts & Equipment
Index	Diversity Europe
Size class	Large

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: COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	80	64	48	34
GROWTH
GROWTH	31	11	65	59
SAFETY
SAFETY	1	43	26	26
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	80	84	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	54	51	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 18-Apr-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Dec-2023. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	80	64	48	34
GROWTH
GROWTH	31	11	65	59
SAFETY
SAFETY	1	43	26	26
COMBINED
COMBINED	14	34	32	18

Last update of combined financial performance: 18-Apr-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 34 (worse than 66% compared with alternatives), COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti 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 COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti. 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 COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti'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 64% of alternatives (36% of peers have a higher ratio). But expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 24 are lower than average (dividends are expected to be lower than 76% 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 37, 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 34, is a hold recommendation based on COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Low profits and low dividends as seen here for COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti 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). We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	94	88	83	64
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	91	1	36	37
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	90	90	83	64
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	1	78	28	24
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	80	64	48	34

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

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 59 (better than 59% compared with alternatives), COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti 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 half of the indicators below and half above average for COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti. Capital Growth has a rank of 90, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital more than 4% of its competitors. Investors welcomed this, visible in the Stock Returns rank of 91 (above 91% of alternative investments). But Sales Growth has only a rank of 25, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 75% of its competitors, and Profit Growth is also low at a rank of 4. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 59, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. This is an ambiguous picture. Revenue growth and capital growth are strong, but the growth in profit, which seems good, can also be an indication that growth momentum may be negative. The fact that stock returns have been above average doesn't help much, as stock returns are less reliable in showing a company’s future growth potential. Prices may perform well for the simple reason that investors were too pessimistic in the past and are now correcting their opinions and moving the stock price to a more reasonable level. As the growth picture is mixed for COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti, investors may want to look at value and sentiment indicators for a well-rounded picture of this 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 mixed here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	21	49	34	25
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	n/a	52	100	4
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	6	53	90
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	22	22	43	91
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	31	11	65	59

Last update of Growth Rank: 18-Apr-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 26 (better than 26% compared with alternatives), the company COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti 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 COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 68, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 68% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 25, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 75% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 22, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 78% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 26 (worse than 74% compared with alternatives), COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	4	27	24	25
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	6	92	79	68
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	23	18	8	22
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	1	43	26	26

Last update of Safety Rank: 18-Apr-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of COFIDE - Gruppo De Benedetti 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	100	100	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	50	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	1	20	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	97	100	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	80	84	^new

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