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Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (SNSE:IAM)

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Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 69 (better than 69% compared with investment alternatives), Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (Water Utilities, Chile) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 48 (worse than 52% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 68) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 76, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 69, is a buy recommendation based on Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 48), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 68). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 76) 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). 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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Value Rank	48
Growth Rank	68
Safety Rank	76
Combined Rank	69

Country	Chile
Industry	Water Utilities
Index	IPSA
Size class	Small

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	50	59	54	48
GROWTH
GROWTH	13	99	84	68
SAFETY
SAFETY	43	35	32	76
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	84	43	66	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	40	72	65	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Mar-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	50	59	54	48
GROWTH
GROWTH	13	99	84	68
SAFETY
SAFETY	43	35	32	76
COMBINED
COMBINED	14	82	67	69

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 48 (worse than 52% compared with alternatives), Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 88% 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 34 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 66% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 29 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 71% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 48, is a hold recommendation based on Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas? 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas 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	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	63	54	41	46
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	46	41	31	34
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	1	35	40	29
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	96	96	100	88
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	50	59	54	48

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 68 (better than 68% compared with alternatives), Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas 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 half of the indicators below and half above average for Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas. Capital Growth has a rank of 98, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital more than 27% of its competitors. Investors welcomed this, visible in the Stock Returns rank of 86 (above 86% of alternative investments). But Sales Growth has only a rank of 18, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 82% of its competitors, and Profit Growth is also low at a rank of 27. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 68, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. This is an ambiguous picture. Revenue growth and capital growth are strong, but the growth in profit, which seems good, can also be an indication that growth momentum may be negative. The fact that stock returns have been above average doesn't help much, as stock returns are less reliable in showing a company’s future growth potential. Prices may perform well for the simple reason that investors were too pessimistic in the past and are now correcting their opinions and moving the stock price to a more reasonable level. As the growth picture is mixed for Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas, investors may want to look at value and sentiment indicators for a well-rounded picture of this stock. 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 mixed here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	41	75	58	18
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	30	80	92	27
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	10	61	41	98
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	43	77	78	86
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	13	99	84	68

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 76 (better than 76% compared with alternatives) for 2025, the company Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas. Leverage is at 55, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 55% 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 70, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 70% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 76 (better than 76% compared with alternatives), Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas 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. Investors may not have a debt issue with Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas but they should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	38	36	49	55
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	45	9	12	60
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	61	69	57	70
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	43	35	32	76

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	55	39	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	50	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	78	34	88	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	n/a	n/a	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	84	43	66	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas.
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