May 18, 2023
Top 10 Stock Golden Ocean Group Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Golden Ocean Group – Top 10 Stock in SDG 14: Life Below Water
Golden Ocean Group is listed as a top 10 stock on May 18, 2023 in the market index SDG 14 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 where the risk of paying too much for the shares is low, despite a currently slow growth momentum. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 78 (top 78% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Golden Ocean Group on May 18, 2023.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
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° Assessment Golden Ocean Group Strong Buy
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| VALUE | 79 |
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| GROWTH | 4 |
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| SAFETY | 82 |
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| SENTIMENT | 97 |
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| 360° VIEW | 78 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 78 (better than 78% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Golden Ocean Group are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Golden Ocean Group. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 79, which means that the share price of Golden Ocean Group is on the lower side compared with typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is lower than for 79% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The company is also safely financed with a Safety rank of 82. In addition, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 97. But the consolidated Growth Rank has a low rank of 4, which means that the company is below average in terms of growth, and momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and invested capital growth as well as stock returns. 96 of its competitors have better growth. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a 360° View of 78, Golden Ocean Group is better than 78% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. Three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks show above-average performance. The stock has as good value (Value Rank of 79), secure financing practices (Safety Rank of 82), and positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 97). 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. The company growth expectations are below the industry average (Growth Rank of 4), but that could also be temporary since professional investors remain optimistic despite the low growth numbers. The low price as reflected in the good value ranking can sometimes indicate that the company's future is challenging. The below-par growth performance may be the reason for this. Companies that grow less are typically cheaper than fast-growing competitors. We recommend evaluating whether the future of Golden Ocean Group is as difficult as the stock’s low price suggests, despite the positive professional investor sentiment. Since the professional community is optimistic, you might have less to worry about, and the stock may just go through a more challenging phase now, indicating good timing. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Golden Ocean Group very positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 97 (better than 97% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Golden Ocean Group is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all four indicators above average for Golden Ocean Group. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 80 (better than 80% 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 59, 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 Golden Ocean Group. The Professional Investors rank is 100, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 100% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. Finally, Market Pulse has a rank of 73 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 73% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 97 (more positive than 97% compared with investment alternatives), Golden Ocean Group 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 Golden Ocean Group 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: Golden Ocean Group Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 79 (better than 79% compared with alternatives) for 2023, Golden Ocean Group shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Golden Ocean Group. Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price to earnings, P/E ratio) is 70 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is lower than 70% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Golden Ocean Group's profit levels. The same is valid for the expected Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 63, and it's also true for Dividend Yield with an Dividend Yield Rank of 100. But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the stock price is higher than average if compared with expected revenues; only 83% of all competitors have an even higher stock price compared with sales revenues (a Price-to-Sales Rank of 17). Profits, the level of invested capital, and dividend policy suggest that this stock is attractively priced. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 79, is a strong buy recommendation based on Golden Ocean Group's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since it is on the expensive side for Price-to-Sales, it may mean that Golden Ocean Group has pricing power in its distribution market because it can charge higher prices than its competitors. If this is the case, all four value indicators are positive signals for purchasing Golden Ocean Group shares. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Golden Ocean Group Growth Momentum negative
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 4 (better than 4% compared with alternatives), Golden Ocean Group 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 Golden Ocean Group. While Sales Growth ranks at 82, professionals currently expect the company to grow more than 82% of its competitors, while all other growth ranks are below the market median. Profit Growth has a rank of 8, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 92% of its competitors, and Capital Growth has a rank of 4. Historic stock returns were also below average with a current Stock Returns rank of 11 which means that the stock returns have recently been below 89% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 4, is a SELL recommendation for growth and momentum investors. If revenues are expected to increase, but all other growth indicators are negative, the company may be investing in future growth through means not visible in the balance sheet and thus not reflected in capital growth. The fact that Stock Returns have been below market doesn't mean that much, as it may be due to overly optimistic investor behavior in the past, which has been corrected to a more reasonable level recently. If that were the case, a positive Value Rank would be a reason to invest because the company is still expected to grow, while stock prices are now at a more reasonable level. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Golden Ocean Group Debt Financing Safety very solid
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| LEVERAGE | 65 |
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| REFINANCING | 60 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 82 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 82 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 82 (better than 82% compared with alternatives) for 2023, the company Golden Ocean Group has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Golden Ocean Group 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 Golden Ocean Group. 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 60, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 60% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 82, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 82% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 82 (better than 82% compared with alternatives), Golden Ocean Group 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: Golden Ocean Group Above-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 79 |
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| GROWTH | 4 |
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| SAFETY | 82 |
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| COMBINED | 58 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 58 (better than 58% compared with investment alternatives), Golden Ocean Group (Marine, Bermuda) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Golden Ocean Group are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Obermatt Value Rank of 79 (better than 79% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 82, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 4). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: An Obermatt Combined Rank of 58, is a buy recommendation based on Golden Ocean Group's financial characteristics. As the company Golden Ocean Group's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 79) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 4) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 82), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 79% 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. ...read more
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