Is There Now An Opportunity In Wienerberger AG (VIE:WIE)?

Wienerberger AG (VIE:WIE), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the WBAG over the last few months. As a mid-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, what if the stock is still a bargain? Let’s examine Wienerberger’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

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What Is Wienerberger Worth?

Great news for investors – Wienerberger is still trading at a fairly cheap price according to my price multiple model, where I compare the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average. In this instance, I’ve used the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio given that there is not enough information to reliably forecast the stock’s cash flows. I find that Wienerberger’s ratio of 4.56x is below its peer average of 9.94x, which indicates the stock is trading at a lower price compared to the Basic Materials industry. What’s more interesting is that, Wienerberger’s share price is quite volatile, which gives us more chances to buy since the share price could sink lower (or rise higher) in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.

What does the future of Wienerberger look like?

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. Though in the case of Wienerberger, it is expected to deliver a negative earnings growth of -19%, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. It appears that risk of future uncertainty is high, at least in the near term.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? Although WIE is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, the negative profit outlook does bring on some uncertainty, which equates to higher risk. I recommend you think about whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to WIE, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on WIE for a while, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you research further into the stock. Given its current price multiple, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.

If you want to dive deeper into Wienerberger, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. To that end, you should learn about the 3 warning signs we've spotted with Wienerberger (including 1 which is significant).

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