Stock Analysis

At CHF187, Is It Time To Put Ypsomed Holding AG (VTX:YPSN) On Your Watch List?

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While Ypsomed Holding AG (VTX:YPSN) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the SWX. As a well-established company, which tends to be well-covered by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Ypsomed Holding’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

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Is Ypsomed Holding Still Cheap?

According to my valuation model, Ypsomed Holding seems to be fairly priced at around 8.95% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Ypsomed Holding today, you’d be paying a relatively reasonable price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth CHF172.01, there’s only an insignificant downside when the price falls to its real value. Furthermore, Ypsomed Holding’s low beta implies that the stock is less volatile than the wider market.

Can we expect growth from Ypsomed Holding?

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SWX:YPSN Earnings and Revenue Growth February 1st 2023

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let’s also take a look at the company's future expectations. Ypsomed Holding's earnings over the next few years are expected to double, indicating a very optimistic future ahead. This should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? YPSN’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 tabs on YPSN, now may not be the most optimal 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 further examining other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

In light of this, if you'd like to do more analysis on the company, it's vital to be informed of the risks involved. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for Ypsomed Holding you should know about.

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