August 31, 2023
Top 10 Stock Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná 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: Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná – Top 10 Stock in Water Technology
Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná is listed as a top 10 stock on August 31, 2023 in the market index Water Tech 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 from a financial fact perspective where only investor sentiment is a reason for caution. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 94 (top 94% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná on August 31, 2023.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Brazil |
| Industry | Water Utilities |
| Index | Low Emissions, Water Tech |
| 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° View Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná Strong Buy
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| VALUE | 98 |
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| GROWTH | 86 |
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| SAFETY | 83 |
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| SENTIMENT | 15 |
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| 360° VIEW | 94 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 94 (better than 94% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 98, which means that the share price of Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná 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 98% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 86, 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. The company is also safely financed with a Safety Rank of 83. But the professional market sentiment is below average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of only 15. Professional investors are more confident in 85% other stocks. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 94, Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná is better positioned than 94% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Value Rank of 98), above-average growth (Growth Rank of 86), and safe financing practices (Safety Rank of 83), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited, and disappointments are less likely, unless information not publicly available. Only the professional market sentiment is on the riskier side (Sentiment Rank of 15), but that could also mean an overreaction to negative news in the past. Good value is sometimes an indication that the company's future is challenging. If they have been enjoying above average growth and are still a good value, this may not continue. We recommend evaluating whether the future of Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná is as challenging as the low price of the stock despite good growth and safe financing practices suggest. Since the professional community is pessimistic, you may want to reflect these negative opinions in light of what you find reasonable to expect for the future. If you believe this pessimistic view is transitory, you have a solid investment case based on current financial factors. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná negative
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 15 (better than 15% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná is critical, mostly below average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 11 (worse than 89% 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 50, 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 Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná. More encouragingly, the Professional Investors rank is 80, which means that professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 80% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. But Market Pulse is on the lower side with a rank of 7, 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 93% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 15 (less encouraging than 85% compared with investment alternatives), Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná has a reputation among professional investors that is far below that of its competitors. The sentiment signals are mixed for Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná. 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: Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with alternatives) for 2023, Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná. Price-to-Sales is 66 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 66% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 97% 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 91. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná are expected to be higher than for 93% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 93). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 98, is a buy recommendation based on Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná'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 Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná Growth Momentum high
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 86 (better than 86% compared with alternatives) for 2023, Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná. Sales Growth has a rank of 70 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 70% of its competitors. Capital Growth is also above 47% of competitors with a rank of 82, and Stock Returns with the rank of 75 is also an outperformance. Only Profit Growth is low with a rank of 47 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 53% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 86, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. All three operating growth indicators, namely revenue, profit, and capital growth, are showing improvements. This is a good indication of a company with a positive future. That might, at the same time, be the simple reason why profit growth is low. A growing company needs money and thus can't yet show high profit growth. Look out for signs in corporate communication about extra growth efforts costing time and money. If that is the case, Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná is a good growth stock. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná Debt Financing Safety very solid
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| LEVERAGE | 65 |
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| REFINANCING | 56 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 79 |
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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 Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná 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 Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná. Leverage is at 65, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 65% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 56, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 56% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 79, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 79% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 83 (better than 83% compared with alternatives), Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná 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. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 98 |
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| GROWTH | 86 |
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| SAFETY | 79 |
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| COMBINED | 100 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with investment alternatives), Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná (Water Utilities, Brazil) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 98 (better than 98% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 86), and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 83), which means low debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 100, is a strong buy recommendation based on Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná's financial characteristics. As the company Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná's key financial metrics all exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 98), above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 86), and indicate that the company is safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 83), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the share is limited, unless the company has a bleak future. Such good financial performance can indicate that the company's future might actually be challenging, as it may be difficult to maintain the good performance. If they are safely financed and have been growing above average, and are still a good value, it means that the market is keeping prices low, for a reason which may become clearer over time. We recommend evaluating the future of Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná. 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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