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DENTSPLY (NasdaqGS:XRAY)

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DENTSPLY stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 46 (worse than 54% compared with investment alternatives), DENTSPLY (Health Care Supplies, USA) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of DENTSPLY are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 100 (better than 100% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 15), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 26), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 46, is a hold recommendation based on DENTSPLY's financial characteristics. As the company DENTSPLY's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 100) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 15) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 26), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 100% of comparable companies, may indicate the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity. 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	100
Growth Rank	15
Safety Rank	26
Combined Rank	46

Country	USA
Industry	Health Care Supplies
Index	Dividends USA, Human Rights, NASDAQ, D.J. US Medical, S&P 500
Size class	X-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: DENTSPLY

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	96	100	100	100
GROWTH
GROWTH	83	61	13	15
SAFETY
SAFETY	21	98	37	26
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	34	42	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	100	40	^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 DENTSPLY is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	96	100	100	100
GROWTH
GROWTH	83	61	13	15
SAFETY
SAFETY	21	98	37	26
COMBINED
COMBINED	86	100	51	46

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

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2024, DENTSPLY shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for DENTSPLY. 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 DENTSPLY's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 91% 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 65. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of DENTSPLY are expected to be higher than for 100% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 100). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 100, is a buy recommendation based on DENTSPLY'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 DENTSPLY based on its detailed value metrics. 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)	85	71	65	66
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	88	88	79	91
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	80	86	74	65
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	73	96	98	100
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	96	100	100	100

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

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 15 (better than 15% compared with alternatives), DENTSPLY 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 metrics below average for DENTSPLY. While Profit Growth has a good rank of 67, as professionals currently expect the company to grow its profits more than 67% of its competitors, all other growth indicators are below market averages. Sales Growth has a rank of 6, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 94% of its competitors, while Capital Growth has a rank of 12 and Stock Returns have been below market median, with a rank of 48 (52% of alternative investments were better). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 15, is a sell 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
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	70	15	8	6
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	11	81	22	67
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	58	39	12
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	67	61	65	48
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	83	61	13	15

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

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 26 (better than 26% compared with alternatives), the company DENTSPLY 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 DENTSPLY 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 DENTSPLY. Liquidity is at 68, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 68% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is riskier at a rank of 27, which means that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is above average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 73% of its competitors. Leverage is also high at a rank of 32, which means that the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 68% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 26 (worse than 74% compared with alternatives), DENTSPLY has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. High Leverage (a low Obermatt Leverage Rank) is good in good times, because it usually indicates that shareholders get higher returns. The good Liquidity performance of the company is an indicator that this is the case. However, if you expect an economic downturn, you may stay clear of this stock because they have an above-average debt level that needs refinancing soon. If the company is sailing with good winds, as may be visible from the Growth and Sentiment performance, the refinancing risk may be lower than the low Refinancing rank suggests. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	22	45	38	32
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	65	100	27	27
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	25	80	74	68
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	21	98	37	26

Last update of Safety Rank: 18-Apr-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of DENTSPLY 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	23	25	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	60	43	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	43	81	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	45	63	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	34	42	^new

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