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MRF (BSE:500290)
INE883A01011
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MRF stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 40 (worse than 60% compared with investment alternatives), MRF (Tires & Rubber, India) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of MRF are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 21 (worse than 79% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 55) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 60, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 40, is a hold recommendation based on MRF's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company MRF exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 21), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 55). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 60) 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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360° Viewnew| Country | India |
| Industry | Tires & Rubber |
| Index | Independent Boards Growth Markets |
| Size class | Large |
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Research History: MRF
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 48 |
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28 |
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31 |
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21 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 87 |
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11 |
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82 |
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55 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 66 |
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73 |
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52 |
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60 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | n/a |
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12 |
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28 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | n/a |
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5 |
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49 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 40 (worse than 60% compared with investment alternatives), MRF (Tires & Rubber, India) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of MRF are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 21 (worse than 79% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 55) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 60, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 40, is a hold recommendation based on MRF's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company MRF exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 21), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 55). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 60) 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
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 48 |
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28 |
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31 |
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21 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 87 |
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11 |
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82 |
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55 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 66 |
|
73 |
|
52 |
|
60 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 83 |
|
12 |
|
56 |
|
40 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 21 (worse than 79% compared with alternatives), MRF shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four indicators below average for MRF. Price-to-Sales is 40 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 60% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning MRF's sales levels. Price-to-Book Capital (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) also has a low Price-to-Book Rank of 41, which means that both reliable company size indicators, sales, and invested capital cannot explain the high stock price of MRF. In addition, the two profit-related value indicators, Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a low rank of 48 and Dividend Yield, which is lower than 88% of comparable companies, also make the stock more expensive compared with investment alternatives. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 21, is a sell recommendation based on MRF's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. How can market participants pay such a high price for MRF? One reason may be that the company is simply too popular. If enough people want a particular stock, its price can exceed reasonable levels. This is often the case for companies offering new and exciting products and everybody wants a piece of the action. Should you pay a lot for a hot stock such as MRF? It's risky, and even if the stock price continues to grow because of popular demand, it may return to more typical lower levels later. And that return can be sudden and quick, making it impossible for retail investors to exit on time. Sometimes, high prices are deserved. This is the case when it is justified to believe that the company will dominate a market with high profit margins. It has happened in the past for many technology companies and indeed for commercially successful pharmaceutical discoveries. Sometimes they last, sometimes, they get eaten alive. MRF may be such a type of stock. That would mean, retail investors should be careful, only considering investing a small part of their wealth in this exciting category and always being ready to lose more than half, if not all of the investment. 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 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 47 |
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50 |
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52 |
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40 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 58 |
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40 |
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51 |
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48 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 41 |
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56 |
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47 |
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41 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 27 |
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10 |
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6 |
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12 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 48 |
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28 |
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31 |
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21 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 55 (better than 55% compared with alternatives), MRF 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 MRF. Profit Growth has a rank of 83, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 83% of its competitors. This is a good sign for shareholders, which is confirmed by an above-average Stock Returns rank of 89 (above 89% of alternative investments). But Sales Growth has a below the median rank of 32, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 68% of its competitors, and Capital Growth also has a lower rank of 12. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 55, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Because revenues and invested capital are the more solid growth indicators, the positive development on the profit side is less relevant. It may have been caused by cost-cutting, which may be a negative growth indicator. Finally, the above-average stock returns recently are a thing of the past and not a good indicator of future returns. Investors should be confident that the cost-cutting initiative leading to higher profits is to benefit the company's future. If not, there is little growth momentum, and investment is only advisable if the Value Ranks suggest a good investment timing for MRF. 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 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 81 |
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60 |
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31 |
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32 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | n/a |
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10 |
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94 |
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83 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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30 |
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73 |
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12 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 78 |
|
15 |
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71 |
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89 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 87 |
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11 |
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82 |
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55 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 60 (better than 60% compared with alternatives), the company MRF 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 MRF 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 MRF and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 62 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 62% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 37, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 63% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 42, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 58% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 60 (better than 60% compared with alternatives), MRF has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. This is an indication that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. There is only below-market average liquidity, and a short-term refinancing issue might be around the corner. But in the long-term, the debt levels of MRF are on the safer side. Investors may have a short-term debt challenge and liquidity issues with MRF and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 65 |
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62 |
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62 |
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62 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 14 |
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65 |
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41 |
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37 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 100 |
|
53 |
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31 |
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42 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 66 |
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73 |
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52 |
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60 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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11 |
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1 |
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new |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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50 |
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50 |
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new |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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52 |
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57 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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21 |
|
40 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
|
12 |
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28 |
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new |
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Stock analysis by the purely fact based Obermatt Method for MRF from March 21, 2024.
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