Derichebourg SA (EPA:DBG), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during recent months on the ENXTPA, rising to highs of €5.70 and falling to the lows of €4.01. 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 Derichebourg's current trading price of €4.01 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 Derichebourg’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.
See our latest analysis for Derichebourg
What's The Opportunity In Derichebourg?
Good news, investors! Derichebourg is still a bargain right now according to my price multiple model, which compares the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average. I’ve used the price-to-earnings ratio in this instance because there’s not enough visibility to forecast its cash flows. The stock’s ratio of 3.32x is currently well-below the industry average of 11.88x, meaning that it is trading at a cheaper price relative to its peers. Although, there may be another chance to buy again in the future. This is because Derichebourg’s beta (a measure of share price volatility) is high, meaning its price movements will be exaggerated relative to the rest of the market. If the market is bearish, the company’s shares will likely fall by more than the rest of the market, providing a prime buying opportunity.
Can we expect growth from Derichebourg?
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. 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 Derichebourg, it is expected to deliver a relatively unexciting earnings growth of 7.4%, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. Growth doesn’t appear to be a main reason for a buy decision for the company, at least in the near term.
What This Means For You
Are you a shareholder? Even though growth is relatively muted, since DBG is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, it may be a great time to increase your holdings in the stock. However, there are also other factors such as financial health to consider, which could explain the current price multiple.
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on DBG for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its future profit outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy DBG. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to make a well-informed investment decision.
If you want to dive deeper into Derichebourg, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. Case in point: We've spotted 2 warning signs for Derichebourg you should be aware of.
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About ENXTPA:DBG
Derichebourg
Provides environmental services to businesses, and local and municipal authorities worldwide.
Undervalued with adequate balance sheet and pays a dividend.