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Synthomer (LSE:SYNT)
GB0009887422
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Synthomer stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 55 (better than 55% compared with investment alternatives), Synthomer (Specialty Chemicals, United Kingdom) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Synthomer are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 58 (better than 58% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 66) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 33), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 55, is a buy recommendation based on Synthomer's financial characteristics. As the company Synthomer's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 58) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 66), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 33) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. 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 | United Kingdom |
| Industry | Specialty Chemicals |
| Index | FTSE All Shares, FTSE 250, FTSE 350, Energy Efficient |
| Size class | X-Large |
This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.
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Research History: Synthomer
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 68 |
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77 |
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89 |
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58 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 45 |
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61 |
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17 |
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66 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 16 |
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16 |
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23 |
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33 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | n/a |
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23 |
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14 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | n/a |
|
29 |
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12 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 55 (better than 55% compared with investment alternatives), Synthomer (Specialty Chemicals, United Kingdom) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Synthomer are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 58 (better than 58% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 66) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 33), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 55, is a buy recommendation based on Synthomer's financial characteristics. As the company Synthomer's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 58) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 66), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 33) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. 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 | 68 |
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77 |
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89 |
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58 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 45 |
|
61 |
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17 |
|
66 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 16 |
|
16 |
|
23 |
|
33 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 76 |
|
50 |
|
35 |
|
55 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 58 (better than 58% compared with alternatives), Synthomer shares are more attractively priced than the majority of comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half the indicators are below and half above average for Synthomer. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 89, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 89% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Synthomer's revenue size. The same is valid for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio), which is more favorable than for 95% of alternatives (5% of peers have a higher ratio). But expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 20 are lower than average (dividends are expected to be lower than 80% of other stocks) while the Price to Profit ratio (or Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio) is higher than average with a Price-to-Profit Rank of 24, making the stock more expensive compared with the company's expected profit levels. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 58, is a buy recommendation based on Synthomer's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Low profits and low dividends as seen here for Synthomer may indicate a restructuring phase. This could be transitory, making the company a good value when profits recover and dividends return to higher levels. If the stock price is compared with the size indicators for revenue and invested capital, it is on the lower side, making this stock a good value investment (apart from current profit and dividend expectations). We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 73 |
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79 |
|
95 |
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89 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 85 |
|
87 |
|
100 |
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24 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 50 |
|
64 |
|
100 |
|
95 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 82 |
|
38 |
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1 |
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20 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 68 |
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77 |
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89 |
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58 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 66 (better than 66% compared with alternatives), Synthomer 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, where half of the indicators are below and half above average for Synthomer. Profit Growth, with a rank of 89 (better than 89% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 80, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 49, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 51% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 5. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 66, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Stock returns that are a thing of the past can be less of a problem. Below-average revenue growth may be caused by divestments of underperforming businesses. If that is the case, then the positive developments of profit and capital growth are signs of a company with growth potential. If these are the reasons, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. 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 | 65 |
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73 |
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58 |
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49 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 51 |
|
75 |
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4 |
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89 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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37 |
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49 |
|
80 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 30 |
|
15 |
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5 |
|
5 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 45 |
|
61 |
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17 |
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66 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 33 (better than 33% compared with alternatives), the company Synthomer 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 Synthomer 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 Synthomer and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 96, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 96% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 24, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 76% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 11, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 89% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 33 (worse than 67% compared with alternatives), Synthomer 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 Synthomer 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. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Synthomer 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 | 20 |
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11 |
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4 |
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24 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 20 |
|
56 |
|
93 |
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96 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 67 |
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36 |
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12 |
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11 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 16 |
|
16 |
|
23 |
|
33 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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58 |
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48 |
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new |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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26 |
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50 |
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new |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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61 |
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10 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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2 |
|
3 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
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23 |
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14 |
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new |
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Stock analysis by the purely fact based Obermatt Method for Synthomer from April 18, 2024.
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