When Should You Buy PIERER Mobility AG (VIE:PKTM)?

While PIERER Mobility AG (VIE:PKTM) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the WBAG over the last few months, increasing to €41.00 at one point, and dropping to the lows of €26.20. Some share price movements can give investors a better opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at a lower price. A question to answer is whether PIERER Mobility's current trading price of €28.80 reflective of the actual value of the small-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at PIERER Mobility’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

Check out our latest analysis for PIERER Mobility

What Is PIERER Mobility Worth?

According to our valuation model, PIERER Mobility seems to be fairly priced at around 3.43% above our intrinsic value, which means if you buy PIERER Mobility today, you’d be paying a relatively reasonable price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is €27.84, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. So, is there another chance to buy low in the future? Given that PIERER Mobility’s share is fairly volatile (i.e. its price movements are magnified relative to the rest of the market) this could mean the price can sink lower, giving us an opportunity to buy later on. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.

Can we expect growth from PIERER Mobility?

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Although value investors would argue that it’s the intrinsic value relative to the price that matter the most, a more compelling investment thesis would be high growth potential at a cheap price. With profit expected to grow by a double-digit 13% over the next couple of years, the outlook is positive for PIERER Mobility. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? PKTM’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the track record of its management team. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at the stock? Will you have enough confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below its fair value?

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on PKTM, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for the company, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing PIERER Mobility at this point in time. Our analysis shows 4 warning signs for PIERER Mobility (3 are potentially serious!) and we strongly recommend you look at them before investing.

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