August 31, 2023
Top 10 Stock Fresenius Strong Buy Recommendation
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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: Fresenius – Top 10 Stock in Deutscher Aktienindex DAX 40
Fresenius is listed as a top 10 stock on August 31, 2023 in the market index DAX 40 because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. As all consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, including positive market sentiment in the professional investor community, it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 94 (top 94% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Fresenius on August 31, 2023.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Germany |
| Industry | Health Care Services |
| Index | CDAX, DAX 40, Dividends Europe, Human Rights, SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 8 |
| Size class | XX-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 Fresenius Strong Buy
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| VALUE | 96 |
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| GROWTH | 71 |
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| SAFETY | 69 |
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| SENTIMENT | 53 |
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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 Fresenius are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all four indicators above average for Fresenius. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 96, which means that the share price of Fresenius 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 96% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 71, 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 69. Finally, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 53. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 94, Fresenius is better positioned than 94% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As all consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Value Rank of 96), above-average growth (Growth Rank of 71), safe financing practices (Safety Rank of 69), and a positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 53), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited and disappointments are less likely to occur, unless information not publicly available. High-Value Ranks sometimes indicate that the company's future is challenging. If they are safely financed and have above average growth, and are still a good value, it may indicate that this will not continue. We recommend evaluating whether the future of Fresenius is as difficult as the stock’s low price, despite what good growth and safe financing practice suggest. Since the professional community is optimistic, you might have less to worry about, and the stock is just not sufficiently visible, which may indicate good timing right now. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Fresenius positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 53 (better than 53% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Fresenius is above average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Fresenius. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 56 (better than 56% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. Market Pulse is also positive with a rank of 56, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are positive when discussing this company (more positive news than for 56% of competitors). But Analyst Opinions Change is negative with a below 50 rank of 49, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the worse in recommending the company. In other words, they are getting more critical of investments in Fresenius. There are also only so many institutional investors holding company stock with a Professional Investors rank of 47, which means that, currently, professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 53% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to invest in other companies. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 53 (more positive than 53% compared with investment alternatives), Fresenius has a reputation among professional investors that is above-average compared with that of its competitors. The signals are ambivalent. The positive news in the market contradicts the negative change in analyst recommendations. Since the overall analyst recommendations are still above average, the stock may be safer for investing, especially if it is not an extra-large company where Pros tend to be less present. In such a case, the Pro Investor rank is not a problem. ...read more
Value Strategy: Fresenius Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 96 (better than 96% compared with alternatives) for 2023, Fresenius shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Fresenius. Price-to-Sales is 89 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 89% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Fresenius's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 95% 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 88. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Fresenius are expected to be higher than for 88% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 88). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 96, is a buy recommendation based on Fresenius'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 Fresenius based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Fresenius Growth Momentum good
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 71 (better than 71% compared with alternatives), Fresenius 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 all but one indicator above average for Fresenius. Profit Growth has a rank of 66 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 66% of its competitors. The same is valid for capital growth and stock returns. Capital Growth has a rank of 72, and Stock Returns has a rank of 77 which means that the stock returns have recently been above 77% of alternative investments. Only revenue growth is low with a Sales Growth has a rank of 14 (86% of its competitors are better). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 71, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The many positive growth indicators indicate a positive growth momentum with only low revenue growth. That can also be attributed to divestments or the sale of unprofitable businesses. If that is the reason, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Fresenius Debt Financing Safety above-average
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| LEVERAGE | 36 |
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| REFINANCING | 81 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 32 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 69 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 69 (better than 69% compared with alternatives), the company Fresenius 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 Fresenius 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 Fresenius and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 81, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 81% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 36, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 64% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 32, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 68% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 69 (better than 69% compared with alternatives), Fresenius has a financing structure that is safer 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 Fresenius 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. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Fresenius Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 96 |
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| GROWTH | 71 |
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| SAFETY | 32 |
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| COMBINED | 98 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with investment alternatives), Fresenius (Health Care Services, Germany) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Fresenius are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 96 (better than 96% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 71), and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 69), which means low debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 98, is a strong buy recommendation based on Fresenius's financial characteristics. As the company Fresenius's key financial metrics all exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 96), above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 71), and indicate that the company is safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 69), 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 Fresenius. 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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