February 22, 2024
Top 10 Stock Far EasTone Telecommunication Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Far EasTone Telecommunication – Top 10 Stock in Telecommunications
Far EasTone Telecommunication is listed as a top 10 stock on February 22, 2024 in the market index Telecommunications because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. Three consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average. Only the Value Rank is below average. The investment rationale may be an investment in future growth, supported by professional market opinion. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 88 (top 88% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Far EasTone Telecommunication on February 22, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Taiwan |
| Industry | Wireless Telecommunication |
| Index | Artificial Intelligence, Low Emissions, Telecommunications, FTSE Taiwan |
| Size class | X-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 Far EasTone Telecommunication Strong Buy
| 360 METRICS | February 22, 2024 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 11 |
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| GROWTH | 91 |
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| SAFETY | 56 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 99 |
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| 360° VIEW | 88 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 88 (better than 88% compared with alternatives) for 2024, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Far EasTone Telecommunication are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Far EasTone Telecommunication. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 91, 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. This means that growth is higher than for 91% of competitors in the same industry. The consolidated Safety Rank at 56 means that the company has a financing structure that is safer than 56% comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. Finally, the consolidated Sentiment Rank has a good rank of 99, which means that professional investors are more optimistic about the stock than for 99% of alternative investment opportunities. But the consolidated Value Rank is less desirable at 11, meaning that the share price of Far EasTone Telecommunication is on the higher side compared with indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is higher than for 89% of alternative stocks in the same industry. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 88, Far EasTone Telecommunication is better positioned than 88% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as above-average growth (Growth Rank of 91), a safe financing structure (Safety Rank of 56), and positive professional market sentiment (Sentiment Rank of 99), it is a solid stock investment where growth may be the strongest driver of the investment rationale, also reflected by institutional investors. It is typical for growth companies to have low value, as is the case here. Investors are willing to pay more for companies that outperform their competitors. So the question is, how much more do you pay for the stock of Far EasTone Telecommunication compared with alternatives? You can use the following rule of thumb: The growth rank measures the growth momentum of the company (91% better than peers). The value rank could be the reverse reflection of that (9%). A Value Rank below that level may be assessed as expensive, a rank above that is still good value. Sometimes market sentiment just reflects the past, sometimes the reality. You pay more than the market average for this stock, but it may be worth it. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Far EasTone Telecommunication very positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 99 (better than 99% compared with alternatives) for 2024, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Far EasTone Telecommunication is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all four indicators above average for Far EasTone Telecommunication. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 70 (better than 70% of alternative investments), which means that, currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. Analyst Opinions Change is also positive with a rank of 67, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the better and recommending investing in the company. They are getting more optimistic about stock investments in Far EasTone Telecommunication. The Professional Investors rank is 87, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 87% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. Finally, Market Pulse has a rank of 74 which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the positive side when discussing this company (more positive news than for 74% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 99 (more positive than 99% compared with investment alternatives), Far EasTone Telecommunication has a reputation among professional investors that is significantly higher than that of its competitors. Since all market sentiment indicators are positive, the professional community highly recommends investment in the company. Does this mean Far EasTone Telecommunication stocks are a safe investment? Far from it. Even professionals make mistakes. Especially in stock investing, there is a tendency to follow the leaders. Since trees don't grow to the heavens, such positive sentiment may also be interpreted as a danger sign. A lot of optimism can often be a sign of troubles to come, albeit unforeseen by most. ...read more
Value Strategy: Far EasTone Telecommunication Stock Price Value low
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 11 (worse than 89% compared with alternatives), Far EasTone Telecommunication shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Far EasTone Telecommunication. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 59% 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 19 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 81% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Far EasTone Telecommunication's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 20 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 80% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 5 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 95% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 11, is a sell recommendation based on Far EasTone Telecommunication's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Far EasTone Telecommunication? 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 Far EasTone Telecommunication only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Far EasTone Telecommunication Growth Momentum high
| GROWTH METRICS | February 22, 2024 | |||||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | 95 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | 51 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | 67 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | 71 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 91 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 91 (better than 91% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Far EasTone Telecommunication 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 four indicators above average for Far EasTone Telecommunication. Sales Growth has a value of 95, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 95% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 51 and for Capital Growth with 67. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 71, which means they have been higher than 71% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 91, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Far EasTone Telecommunication exhibits above-average growth momentum. This could be due to a uniquely strong market position, proprietary technology, or an extensive corporate acquisition strategy. Growth investors will find this an attractive investment opportunity, unless they expect that the current phase is transitory and will deteriorate in the future. The current performance could also be a temporary recovery from a very low point, such as a turn-around situation. In the case of a turn-around, the current performance may or may not be followed by a continuing positive development. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Far EasTone Telecommunication Debt Financing Safety above-average
| SAFETY METRICS | February 22, 2024 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 30 |
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| REFINANCING | 29 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 81 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 56 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 56 (better than 56% compared with alternatives), the company Far EasTone Telecommunication 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 Far EasTone Telecommunication 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, with just one indicator above average for Far EasTone Telecommunication. Liquidity is at 81, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 81% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is riskier at a rank of 29, 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 71% of its competitors. Leverage is also high at a rank of 30, which means that the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 70% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 56 (better than 56% compared with alternatives), Far EasTone Telecommunication has a financing structure that is safer 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. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Far EasTone Telecommunication Above-Average Financial Performance
| COMBINED PERFORMANCE | February 22, 2024 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 11 |
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| GROWTH | 91 |
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| SAFETY | 81 |
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| COMBINED | 50 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 50 (better than 50% compared with investment alternatives), Far EasTone Telecommunication (Wireless Telecommunication, Taiwan) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Far EasTone Telecommunication are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 11 (worse than 89% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 91) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 56, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 50, is a buy recommendation based on Far EasTone Telecommunication's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Far EasTone Telecommunication exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 11), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 91). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 56) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). ...read more
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