Should You Investigate KION GROUP AG (ETR:KGX) At €86.08?

KION GROUP AG (ETR:KGX) saw significant share price movement during recent months on the XTRA, rising to highs of €103 and falling to the lows of €82.32. 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 KION GROUP's current trading price of €86.08 reflective of the actual value of the large-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at KION GROUP’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 KION GROUP

Is KION GROUP still cheap?

According to my price multiple model, which makes a comparison between the company's price-to-earnings ratio and the industry average, the stock price seems to be justfied. 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 KION GROUP’s ratio of 22.43x is trading slightly above its industry peers’ ratio of 20.94x, which means if you buy KION GROUP today, you’d be paying a relatively reasonable price for it. And if you believe KION GROUP should be trading in this range, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond the levels of other industry peers over the long-term. So, is there another chance to buy low in the future? Given that KION GROUP’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 KION GROUP?

Future outlook is an important aspect when you’re looking at buying a stock, especially if you are an investor looking for growth in your portfolio. 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. KION GROUP's earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 74%, indicating a highly optimistic future ahead. This should lead to more robust cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? It seems like the market has already priced in KGX’s positive outlook, with shares trading around industry price multiples. 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 KGX? Will you have enough confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below the industry PE ratio?

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on KGX, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around industry price multiples. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for KGX, 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.

It can be quite valuable to consider what analysts expect for KION GROUP from their most recent forecasts. So feel free to check out our free graph representing analyst forecasts.

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