April 24, 2025
Top 10 Stock Nickel Mines Sell Recommendation
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Snapshot: Nickel Mines – Top 10 Stock in Iron & Steel Mining and Production
Nickel Mines is listed as a top 10 stock on April 24, 2025 in the market index Iron because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. Only the Obermatt Value Rank exhibits above-average performance, which means that the stock is seen as critical by the professional community and other financial facts are below average, conveying mixed investment signals. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 20 (20% performer), Obermatt issues an overall sell recommendation for Nickel Mines on April 24, 2025.
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360° View: Obermatt 360° View Nickel Mines Sell
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| VALUE | 91 |
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| GROWTH | 27 |
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| SAFETY | 30 |
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| SENTIMENT | 15 |
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| 360° VIEW | 20 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 20 (better than 20% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Nickel Mines are critical, mostly below average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Nickel Mines. Only the consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 91, which means that the share price of Nickel Mines is on the lower side compared with the typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means that the stock price is lower than for 91% of alternative stocks in the same industry. All other consolidated ranks are below average. The consolidated Growth Rank has a low rank of 27, which means that the company exhibits below-average growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and invested capital growth as well as stock returns. The consolidated Safety Rank has a riskier rank of 30, meaning the company has a riskier financing structure than 70% comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. Finally, professionals are more pessimistic about the stock than for 85% of alternative investment opportunities, reflected in the consolidated Sentiment Rank of 15. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 20, Nickel Mines is worse than 80% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. This means that Nickel Mines shares are on the riskier side for investors. Only one of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibits above-average performance, namely the Value Rank at a level of 91. All other ranks are below average, so proceed with caution. The company has below-average growth expectations (Growth Rank of 27), a riskier financing structure than the competition (Safety Rank of 30), and the market sentiment in the professional investor community ranking at (Sentiment Rank of 15) is negative. This combination is sensitive to a crisis, because high debt levels (low safety) require growth to finance the debt burden. It’s no wonder that the investor community indicators are skeptical (low sentiment). Good value is sometimes an indication that the company's future is challenging. The below-par growth performance may be the reason for this assessment. We recommend evaluating whether the future of Nickel Mines is as challenging as the low price of the stock suggests. Since the professional community is pessimistic, you might need to worry about the future of Nickel Mines. Only invest if you have solid reasons to believe that the low growth is temporary and the current market sentiment is an overreaction, possibly due to reputational issues in the past. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Nickel Mines negative
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 15 (better than 15% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Nickel Mines is critical, mostly below average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Nickel Mines. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 43 (worse than 57% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to warn against investing in the stock of the company. Worse, Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 14 which means that stock research experts are getting even more pessimistic. It doesn't end with the analysts. Market Pulse is also low with a rank of 31, 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 69% of competitors). No wonder, the Professional Investors rank is only 26, which means that professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 74% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to stay away from Nickel Mines, which may be due to a small company size but just as likely because of its relatively low Sentiment Rank. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 15 (less encouraging than 85% compared with investment alternatives), Nickel Mines has a reputation among professional investors that is far below that of its competitors. Investors should be careful with this stock right now. Further research is required if an investment is desired, because the facts found in the professional community are all negative. ...read more
Value Strategy: Nickel Mines Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 91 (better than 91% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Nickel Mines shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Nickel Mines. Price-to-Sales is 71 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 71% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Nickel Mines's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 74% 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 75. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Nickel Mines are expected to be higher than for 100% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 100). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 91, is a buy recommendation based on Nickel Mines'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 Nickel Mines based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Nickel Mines Growth Momentum low
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 27 (better than 27% compared with alternatives), Nickel Mines 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 half of the indicators below and half above average for Nickel Mines. Sales Growth has a rank of 95, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 95% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 57 is also above average. But Capital Growth has only a rank of 4, and Stock Returns with 17 are also below-average. Stock returns for Nickel Mines have recently been below 83% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 27, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Are investors forecasting troubles based on the lack of operating investment activity at the company? This could be one explanation as to why stock returns are low. But stock returns can also be the result of correcting an error in the past, in this case, an overly optimistic outlook on the future, which is now more realistic. The Value Ranks may confirm such a picture. The more important growth indicators are revenues and profits, which are both above average for Nickel Mines. This is a positive sign from the company's operational side and may give investors courage, despite the poor recent stock price performance. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Nickel Mines Debt Financing Safety below-average
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| LEVERAGE | 40 |
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| REFINANCING | 57 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 23 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 30 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 30 (better than 30% compared with alternatives), the company Nickel Mines has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Nickel Mines is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Nickel Mines and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 57, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 57% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 40, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 60% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 23, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 77% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 30 (worse than 70% compared with alternatives), Nickel Mines has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Nickel Mines are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Nickel Mines Below-Average Financial Performance
| COMBINED PERFORMANCE | April 24, 2025 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 91 |
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| GROWTH | 27 |
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| SAFETY | 23 |
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| COMBINED | 43 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 43 (worse than 57% compared with investment alternatives), Nickel Mines (Diversified Metals & Mining, Australia) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Nickel Mines are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 91 (better than 91% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 27), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 30), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 43, is a hold recommendation based on Nickel Mines's financial characteristics. As the company Nickel Mines's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 91) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 27) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 30), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 91% of comparable companies, may indicate 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. ...read more
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