November 2, 2023
Top 10 Stock Sumo Logic Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Sumo Logic – Top 10 Stock in SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Sumo Logic is listed as a top 10 stock on November 02, 2023 in the market index SDG 9 because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. Two consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average. While the company shows high growth, the stock price is high yet professional investor sentiment is low, which may be due to overly optimistic investor behavior, reflected in a low stock price value. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 90 (top 90% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Sumo Logic on November 02, 2023.
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360° View: Obermatt 360° View Sumo Logic Strong Buy
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| VALUE | 42 |
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| GROWTH | 69 |
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| SAFETY | 76 |
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| SENTIMENT | 32 |
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| 360° VIEW | 90 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 90 (better than 90% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Sumo Logic are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Sumo Logic. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 69, 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. This means that growth is higher than for 69% of competitors in the same industry. In addition, the consolidated Safety Rank has a safer rank of 76 which means that the company has a financing structure that is safer than 76% comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. But the consolidated Value Rank has a less desirable rank of 42 which means that the share price of Sumo Logic is on the higher side compared with typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means that the stock price is higher than for 58% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Sentiment Rank also has a low rank of 32, which means that professional investors are more pessimistic about the stock than for 68% of alternative investment opportunities. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 90, Sumo Logic is better positioned than 90% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As only half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, the picture is ambiguous. Growth is above-average (Growth Rank of 69), and the company is safely financed (Safety Rank of 76). However, professional market sentiment is low(Sentiment Rank of 32). The negative market view on Sumo Logic may be due to the high stock price (low value). A growth company like this may get too expensive at one point in time. If too many investors are desperate to board the train, they may drive stock prices above reasonable levels. It is typical for growth companies to have low value ratings, because investors are willing to pay more for companies that outperform their competitors. So the question is, how much more do you pay for the stock of Sumo Logic compared with alternatives? You can use the following rule of thumb: The value rank shouldn’t be lower than one hundred minus the growth rank. For example, if the growth rank is at 75, and the value rank is at 5, you should tread carefully. If the value rank is at 40, it still might be a good value if the value rank is above 60. As market sentiment is low, you should be careful with paying more than market-average for this stock and conduct further research into the company’s future growth potential. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Sumo Logic only reserved
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 32 (better than 32% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Sumo Logic is below industry average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Sumo Logic. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 6 (worse than 94% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to warn against investing in the stock of the company. But they are changing their opinions! Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 50, which means that stock research experts are more positive in their investment recommendations in the company. In other words, they are getting more optimistic of stock investments in Sumo Logic. More encouragingly, the Professional Investors rank is 79, which means that professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 79% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. But Market Pulse is on the lower side with a rank of 40, 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 60% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 32 (less encouraging than 68% compared with investment alternatives), Sumo Logic has a reputation among professional investors that is below that of its competitors. The sentiment signals are mixed for Sumo Logic. While analysts and the news channels are negative, there is a change in what analysts think. Above-average institutional investors in this company support them. Sentiment signals remain mixed with analysts and news channels pessimistic, though improving, and professional investors above average. ...read more
Value Strategy: Sumo Logic Stock Price Value below-average critical
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 42 (worse than 58% compared with alternatives), Sumo Logic shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators where three out of four are below average for Sumo Logic. Only the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) indicates good stock value with a Price-to-Book Rank of 52, which means that the stock price is lower compared with invested capital than for 52% of comparable investments. All other value indicators are below the market median. Price-to-Sales is 39 which means the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 61% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Sumo Logic's revenue levels. The same is valid for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 52 and for the dividend yields rank which is lower than for 99% of comparable companies, making the stock more expensive as regards to with the company's expected dividend payouts. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 42, is a hold recommendation based on Sumo Logic's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Why are market participants paying such a high price for Sumo Logic, where three out of four value indicators are below par? One reason could be that the company is well financed, indicated by the high book capital level, and has a promising future that is not yet visible in reported revenues and profits. That would also explain the low dividend yield because the company needs the cash to invest in its future. If investors can verify a picture in this sense, the stock may still be a good investment, even though current company-reported financials don't fully explain current stock prices. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Sumo Logic Growth Momentum good
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 69 (better than 69% compared with alternatives), Sumo Logic 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 Sumo Logic. Sales Growth has a rank of 63 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow more than 63% of its competitors. Stock Returns are also above average with a rank of 95. But Capital Growth has only a rank of 33, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital less than 67% of its competitors. Profit Growth is also low, with a rank of only 47, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits below average. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 69, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. This is a surprising picture, as the messages from the operating growth indicators of revenues, profits, and invested capital are mixed, while stock returns are above average. It may indicate new intellectual properties, such as brand improvement or a strong market position that shows in revenues but not in the capital. The low profit-growth rate may indicate an early phase where costs are still high, and revenues don't fully cover upfront investments or fixed costs. The positive investor outlook with a 95% peer outperformance is reaffirmed in this case which may be a good sign for an investment into a well-protected high-growth company. This fact needs to be confirmed by researching the company website and press. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Sumo Logic Debt Financing Safety very solid
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| LEVERAGE | 100 |
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| REFINANCING | 73 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 4 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 76 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 76 (better than 76% compared with alternatives) for 2023, the company Sumo Logic has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Sumo Logic 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 two out of three are above average for Sumo Logic.Leverage is at 100, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 100% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 73, meaning that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 73% of its competitors. Liquidity is at 4, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 96% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the riskier side regarding debt service. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 76 (better than 76% compared with alternatives), Sumo Logic has a financing structure that is significantly safer than that of its competitors. Low leverage and low refinancing risk mean a safer financing situation. However, low liquidity means that current company cash flows are low in relation to the level of debt. This is a sign of caution in case it is expected for profits to remain low. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Sumo Logic Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 42 |
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| GROWTH | 69 |
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| SAFETY | 4 |
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| COMBINED | 83 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 83 (better than 83% compared with investment alternatives), Sumo Logic (Application Software, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Sumo Logic are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 42 (worse than 58% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 69) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 76, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 83, is a strong buy recommendation based on Sumo Logic's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Sumo Logic exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 42), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 69). 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). ...read more
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