June 26, 2025
Top 10 Stock Vodafone Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Vodafone – Top 10 Stock in Artificial Intelligence & Big Data
Vodafone is listed as a top 10 stock on June 26, 2025 in the market index Artificial Intelligence 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 50 (high 50% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall buy recommendation for Vodafone on June 26, 2025.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Industry | Wireless Telecommunication |
| Index | FTSE All Shares, FTSE 100, FTSE 350, Artificial Intelligence, Dividends Europe, Employee Focus EU, Diversity Europe, Renewables Users, Recycling, Telecommunications, NASDAQ |
| Size class | XX-Large |
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° View Vodafone Buy
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| VALUE | 92 |
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| GROWTH | 20 |
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| SAFETY | 63 |
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| SENTIMENT | 18 |
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| 360° VIEW | 50 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 50 (better than 50% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Vodafone are above average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half the metrics below and half above average for Vodafone. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 92, which means that the share price of Vodafone 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 92% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The company is also safely financed with a Safety rank of 63. But the professional market sentiment is below average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 18. Professional investors are more confident in 82% other stocks. The consolidated Growth Rank also has a low rank of 20, 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. 80 of its competitors have better growth. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 50, Vodafone is better positioned than 50% 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 92), and the financing structure is on the safer side (Safety Rank of 63). However, sentiment in the professional investor community is below-average (Sentiment Rank of 18), as is the growth momentum for the company (Growth Rank of 20). Since the company is good value and the share price low, it should attract investors, yet professionals are skeptical. 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 Vodafone negative
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 18 (better than 18% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Vodafone 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 Vodafone. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 23 (worse than 77% 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 31 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 47, 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 53% of competitors). No wonder, the Professional Investors rank is only 31, which means that professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 69% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to stay away from Vodafone, 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 18 (less encouraging than 82% compared with investment alternatives), Vodafone 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: Vodafone Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 92 (better than 92% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Vodafone shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Vodafone. Price-to-Sales is 78 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 78% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Vodafone's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 70% 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 93. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Vodafone are expected to be higher than for 63% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 63). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 92, is a buy recommendation based on Vodafone'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 Vodafone based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Vodafone Growth Momentum negative
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 20 (better than 20% compared with alternatives), Vodafone shows one of the most restricted growth dynamics in its industry. There is little momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four metrics below average for Vodafone. Sales Growth has a rank of 31, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 69% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth, with a rank of 40, and Capital Growth with 45. In addition, Stock Returns have a below market rank of 36, which means that the stock returns have recently been below 64% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 20, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. These are all bad growth momentum indicators. These are negative signals for investors interested in growth companies. Value is likely good for this company, as investors may have left this stock in the cold. If that is the case, investors should look at the company's outlook, especially Sentiment performance, because it may be a turnaround situation that could entail above-average stock returns in the future. But it remains a risky bet, as no growth signals are in the green zone yet. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Vodafone Debt Financing Safety above-average
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| LEVERAGE | 53 |
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| REFINANCING | 80 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 23 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 63 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with alternatives), the company Vodafone 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 Vodafone 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 Vodafone.Leverage is at 53, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 53% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 80, 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 80% of its competitors. Liquidity is at 23, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 77% 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 63 (better than 63% compared with alternatives), Vodafone has a financing structure that is 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: Vodafone Above-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 92 |
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| GROWTH | 20 |
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| SAFETY | 23 |
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| COMBINED | 73 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 73 (better than 73% compared with investment alternatives), Vodafone (Wireless Telecommunication, United Kingdom) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Vodafone are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 92 (better than 92% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 63, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 20). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 73, is a buy recommendation based on Vodafone's financial characteristics. As the company Vodafone's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 92) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 20) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 63), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 92% 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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