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ELBIT SYSTEMS (TASE:ESLT)
IL0010811243
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ELBIT SYSTEMS stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 25 (worse than 75% compared with investment alternatives), ELBIT SYSTEMS (Aerospace & Defense, Israel) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of ELBIT SYSTEMS are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 52 (better than 52% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 59, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 17). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 25, is a hold recommendation based on ELBIT SYSTEMS's financial characteristics. As the company ELBIT SYSTEMS's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 52) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 17) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 59), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 52% of comparable companies, may also indicate that 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 and the downside is limited due to below-average financing risks. 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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Research History: ELBIT SYSTEMS
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 91 |
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44 |
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37 |
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52 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 71 |
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39 |
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15 |
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17 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 36 |
|
67 |
|
60 |
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59 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | n/a |
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64 |
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39 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | n/a |
|
62 |
|
14 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 25 (worse than 75% compared with investment alternatives), ELBIT SYSTEMS (Aerospace & Defense, Israel) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of ELBIT SYSTEMS are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 52 (better than 52% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 59, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 17). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 25, is a hold recommendation based on ELBIT SYSTEMS's financial characteristics. As the company ELBIT SYSTEMS's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 52) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 17) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 59), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 52% of comparable companies, may also indicate that 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 and the downside is limited due to below-average financing risks. 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 | 91 |
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44 |
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37 |
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52 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 71 |
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39 |
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15 |
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17 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 36 |
|
67 |
|
60 |
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59 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 67 |
|
54 |
|
12 |
|
25 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 52 (better than 52% compared with alternatives), ELBIT SYSTEMS shares are more attractively priced than the majority of comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for ELBIT SYSTEMS. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 61% 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 46 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 54% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning ELBIT SYSTEMS's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 10 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 90% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 46 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 54% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 52, is a buy recommendation based on ELBIT SYSTEMS's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick ELBIT SYSTEMS? 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 ELBIT SYSTEMS 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 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 81 |
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50 |
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39 |
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46 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 85 |
|
34 |
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12 |
|
10 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 56 |
|
34 |
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34 |
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46 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 80 |
|
51 |
|
55 |
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61 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 91 |
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44 |
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37 |
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52 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 17 (better than 17% compared with alternatives), ELBIT SYSTEMS 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 ELBIT SYSTEMS. Sales Growth has a below market rank of 21, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 79% of its competitors. The same is valid for Capital Growth, with a rank of 39, and Profit Growth, with a rank of 15. Currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 85% of its competitors). Only shareholders are optimistic. Stock Returns are above average at a rank of 63, which means that the stock returns have recently been above 63% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 17, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. That picture may be the result for a company that has reached the bottom. All went south for ELBIT SYSTEMS, and it still looks bad, but some investors already see light at the end of the tunnel, rewarding the stock with recent above-market stock returns. It could also mean that investors are correcting an overreaction to negative news. If that were the case, the positive stock returns are not yet a sign of recovery. Investors should look closely at the Value and Sentiment indicators before they make a stock purchasing decision, because growth is unlikely to be the driving argument behind this investment. 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 low here. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 59 |
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14 |
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13 |
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21 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 53 |
|
65 |
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13 |
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15 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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22 |
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30 |
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39 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 80 |
|
73 |
|
71 |
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63 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 71 |
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39 |
|
15 |
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17 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 59 (better than 59% compared with alternatives), the company ELBIT SYSTEMS has financing practices on the safer side, which mean that their overall debt burden is lower than average. This doesn't mean that the business of ELBIT SYSTEMS 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 two out of three are above average for ELBIT SYSTEMS.Leverage is at 57, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 57% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 64, meaning that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 64% of its competitors. Liquidity is at 37, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 63% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the riskier side regarding debt service. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 59 (better than 59% compared with alternatives), ELBIT SYSTEMS has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. Low leverage and low refinancing risk mean a safer financing situation. However, low liquidity means that current company cash flows are low in relation to the level of debt. This is a sign of caution in case it is expected for profits to remain low. Investors should compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before deciding. They may also want to investigate why cash flows are expected to be low, making debt service for ELBIT SYSTEMS more challenging. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 16 |
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63 |
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57 |
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57 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 70 |
|
65 |
|
53 |
|
64 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 46 |
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56 |
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48 |
|
37 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 36 |
|
67 |
|
60 |
|
59 |
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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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23 |
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60 |
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new |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
|
50 |
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6 |
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new |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
|
42 |
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33 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | n/a |
|
96 |
|
97 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
|
64 |
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39 |
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new |
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Stock analysis by the purely fact based Obermatt Method for ELBIT SYSTEMS from April 18, 2024.
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