Dynemic Products Limited (NSE:DYNPRO) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 34.8x Dynemic Products Limited (NSE:DYNPRO) may be sending bearish signals at the moment, given that almost half of all companies in India have P/E ratios under 30x and even P/E's lower than 17x are not unusual. Although, it's not wise to just take the P/E at face value as there may be an explanation why it's as high as it is.

Dynemic Products certainly has been doing a great job lately as it's been growing earnings at a really rapid pace. It seems that many are expecting the strong earnings performance to beat most other companies over the coming period, which has increased investors’ willingness to pay up for the stock. If not, then existing shareholders might be a little nervous about the viability of the share price.

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How Is Dynemic Products' Growth Trending?

The only time you'd be truly comfortable seeing a P/E as high as Dynemic Products' is when the company's growth is on track to outshine the market.

If we review the last year of earnings growth, the company posted a terrific increase of 347%. However, this wasn't enough as the latest three year period has seen a very unpleasant 60% drop in EPS in aggregate. Accordingly, shareholders would have felt downbeat about the medium-term rates of earnings growth.

Weighing that medium-term earnings trajectory against the broader market's one-year forecast for expansion of 26% shows it's an unpleasant look.

With this information, we find it concerning that Dynemic Products is trading at a P/E higher than the market. Apparently many investors in the company are way more bullish than recent times would indicate and aren't willing to let go of their stock at any price. Only the boldest would assume these prices are sustainable as a continuation of recent earnings trends is likely to weigh heavily on the share price eventually.

What We Can Learn From Dynemic Products' P/E?

While the price-to-earnings ratio shouldn't be the defining factor in whether you buy a stock or not, it's quite a capable barometer of earnings expectations.

Our examination of Dynemic Products revealed its shrinking earnings over the medium-term aren't impacting its high P/E anywhere near as much as we would have predicted, given the market is set to grow. Right now we are increasingly uncomfortable with the high P/E as this earnings performance is highly unlikely to support such positive sentiment for long. If recent medium-term earnings trends continue, it will place shareholders' investments at significant risk and potential investors in danger of paying an excessive premium.

Having said that, be aware Dynemic Products is showing 3 warning signs in our investment analysis, and 2 of those are a bit concerning.

If you're unsure about the strength of Dynemic Products' business, why not explore our interactive list of stocks with solid business fundamentals for some other companies you may have missed.

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