December 14, 2023
Top 10 Stock MLP Strong Buy Recommendation

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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 MLP Strong Buy

360 METRICS	December 14, 2023
VALUE
VALUE	96
GROWTH
GROWTH	67
SAFETY
SAFETY	51
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	78
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	98

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 98 (better than 98% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock MLP are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all four indicators above average for MLP. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 96, which means that the share price of MLP 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 67, 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 51. Finally, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 78. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 98, MLP is better positioned than 98% 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 67), safe financing practices (Safety Rank of 51), and a positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 78), 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 MLP 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

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Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for MLP very positive

SENTIMENT METRICS	December 14, 2023
ANALYST OPINION
ANALYST OPINION	95
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	77
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	19
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	78

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 78 (better than 78% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock MLP is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all but one indicator above average for MLP. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 95 (better than 95% of alternative investments), which means that, currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. In addition, Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 50, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the better in recommending investing in the company. In other words, they are getting even more optimistic about investments in MLP. Finally, the Professional Investors rank is 77, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 77% of alternative investment opportunities. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 78 (more positive than 78% compared with investment alternatives), MLP has a reputation among professional investors that is significantly higher than that of its competitors. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. But there is also a signal for caution. Market Pulse has a rank of 19, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks tend to be negative when discussing this company (more negative news than for 81% of competitors). This could mean future risks and should make investors careful. Attention to negative news for MLP is worthwhile because they may be early warning signals. Without those, all other professional signals are encouraging, especially since analysts are getting more optimistic. ...read more

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Value Strategy: MLP Stock Price Value at the top

VALUE METRICS	December 14, 2023
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	95
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	86
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	72
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	80
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	96

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 96 (better than 96% compared with alternatives) for 2023, MLP shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for MLP. Price-to-Sales is 95 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 95% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for MLP's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 86% 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 72. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of MLP are expected to be higher than for 80% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 80). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 96, is a buy recommendation based on MLP'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 MLP based on its detailed value metrics.

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Growth Strategy: MLP Growth Momentum good

GROWTH METRICS	December 14, 2023
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	54
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	63
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	67
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	56
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	67

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 67 (better than 67% compared with alternatives), MLP 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 four indicators above average for MLP. Sales Growth has a value of 54, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 54% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 63 and for Capital Growth with 67. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 56, which means they have been higher than 56% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 67, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, MLP 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

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Safety Strategy: MLP Debt Financing Safety above-average

SAFETY METRICS	December 14, 2023
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	9
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	91
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	54
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	51

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 51 (better than 51% compared with alternatives), the company MLP 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 MLP 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 two out of three indicators above-average for MLP. Refinancing is at 91, meaning the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 91% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at 54, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 54% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. However, Leverage is rather large at 9, which means the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 91% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 51 (better than 51% compared with alternatives), MLP has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. This is not bad if things go well. The higher debt level means better returns to shareholders if things go well. Many top-performing companies operate with higher debt levels, and MLP could be in that group. But if you expect the environment to turn rougher, the higher leverage could become a problem. The same is valid if you expect interest rates to rise. That could squeeze shareholder returns, which so far have benefitted from better conditions. ...read more

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Combined financial peformance: MLP Top Financial Performance

COMBINED PERFORMANCE	December 14, 2023
VALUE
VALUE	96
GROWTH
GROWTH	67
SAFETY
SAFETY	54
COMBINED
COMBINED	96

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 96 (better than 96% compared with investment alternatives), MLP (Asset Management & Custody, Germany) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of MLP 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 67), and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 51), which means low debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 96, is a strong buy recommendation based on MLP's financial characteristics. As the company MLP's key financial metrics all exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 96), above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 67), and indicate that the company is safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 51), 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 MLP. 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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