May 18, 2023
Top 10 Stock MPC Container Ships Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: MPC Container Ships – Top 10 Stock in OBX Index
MPC Container Ships is listed as a top 10 stock on May 18, 2023 in the market index OBX Index because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. While half the consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average, investor sentiment is negative and growth performance is below market average, both a sign for caution. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 84 (top 84% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for MPC Container Ships 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 MPC Container Ships Strong Buy
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| VALUE | 88 |
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| GROWTH | 41 |
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| SAFETY | 85 |
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| SENTIMENT | 40 |
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| 360° VIEW | 84 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 84 (better than 84% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock MPC Container Ships are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half the metrics below and half above average for MPC Container Ships. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 88, which means that the share price of MPC Container Ships 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 88% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The company is also safely financed with a Safety rank of 85. But the professional market sentiment is below average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 40. Professional investors are more confident in 60% other stocks. The consolidated Growth Rank also has a low rank of 41, which means that the company is below average in terms of growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, invested capital growth, and stock returns. 59 of its competitors have better growth. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a 360° View of 84, MPC Container Ships is better than 84% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. The picture is mixed here. The stock seems to be a good value (Value Rank of 88), and the financing structure is on the safer side (Safety Rank of 85). However, sentiment in the professional investor community is below-average (Sentiment Rank of 40), as is the growth momentum for the company (Growth Rank of 41). While everybody wants to buy at low stock prices (good value), professionals’ skepticism may mean that the low price is justified. Even though the financing structure is not as important as Value, Growth, and Sentiment, investors should still be careful with this decision and conduct further research if they are serious about investing in this company. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for MPC Container Ships only reserved
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 40 (better than 40% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock MPC Container Ships is below industry average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the indicators below and the other half above average for MPC Container Ships. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 57 (better than 57% of alternative investments). Currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. There are also many institutional investors invested in the stock, represented by a Professional Investors rank of 84 which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 84% of alternative investment opportunities. But Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 30, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the worse in recommending investing in the company. In other words, they are getting more critical of investments in MPC Container Ships. Furthermore, Market Pulse has a rank of 36, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the negative side when discussing this company (more negative news than for 64% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 40 (less encouraging than 60% compared with investment alternatives), MPC Container Ships has a reputation among professional investors that is below that of its competitors. Three below-market sentiment indicators are a sign of caution, even if the stock has significantly appreciated. If analysts change their opinions, the stock may become too expensive. If the price is on the way down, the trend may continue. This may be a stock with a good reputation and history, but it may have reached its breaking point by now. Investors should look at the Value Ranks as well. If they indicate trouble, it may be around the corner. ...read more
Value Strategy: MPC Container Ships Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 88 (better than 88% compared with alternatives) for 2023, MPC Container Ships 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 MPC Container Ships. Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price to earnings, P/E ratio) is 97 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is lower than 97% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning MPC Container Ships'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 60, 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 72% of all competitors have an even higher stock price compared with sales revenues (a Price-to-Sales Rank of 28). 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 88, is a strong buy recommendation based on MPC Container Ships'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 MPC Container Ships 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 MPC Container Ships shares. ...read more
Growth Strategy: MPC Container Ships Growth Momentum low
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 41 (better than 41% compared with alternatives), MPC Container Ships shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for MPC Container Ships. Only Capital Growth has a good rank of 98, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital more than 34% of its competitors. The other three indicators are pointing South: Sales Growth has a rank of 4 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 96% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 34 and Stock Returns with a rank of 39 are also low (below 61% of alternative investments). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 41, is a HOLD recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The good news from the invested capital side is surprising. A company with disappointing revenues, profits, and disappointed shareholders typically doesn't invest above average. Overall, the growth momentum for MPC Container Ships is thus negative. As it is intriguing to see that company executives are optimistic about their investment policy, it is worthwhile looking into the details of the capital investment projects. They may indicate future growth and profits and thus if accompanied by a good value, a sign of good timing to invest in the stock. ...read more
Safety Strategy: MPC Container Ships Debt Financing Safety very solid
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| LEVERAGE | 94 |
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| REFINANCING | 37 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 97 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 85 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 85 (better than 85% compared with alternatives) for 2023, the company MPC Container Ships has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of MPC Container Ships 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 MPC Container Ships. Leverage is at a rank of 94, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 94% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at a rank of 97, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 97% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the safer side when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is lower at a rank of 37, 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 63% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 85 (better than 85% compared with alternatives), MPC Container Ships has a financing structure that is significantly safer than that of its competitors. The refinancing issues could be a short-term problem, especially if the company has reputation issues. Banks and investors don't like to refinance debt if there are clouds on the horizon. For this reason, investors should look at the refinancing environment for MPC Container Ships. Does it look safe that debt that is coming due can be covered with new debt? If that is the case, then the financing situation of the company is on the safer side. If not, it may be better to wait until refinancing has been completed and the Refinancing rank is good again. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: MPC Container Ships Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 88 |
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| GROWTH | 41 |
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| SAFETY | 97 |
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| COMBINED | 96 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 96 (better than 96% compared with investment alternatives), MPC Container Ships (Marine, Norway) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of MPC Container Ships are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Obermatt Value Rank of 88 (better than 88% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 85, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 41). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: An Obermatt Combined Rank of 96, is a strong buy recommendation based on MPC Container Ships's financial characteristics. As the company MPC Container Ships's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 88) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 41) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 85), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 88% 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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