When Should You Buy Gel S.p.A. (BIT:GEL)?

While Gel S.p.A. (BIT:GEL) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the BIT over the last few months, increasing to €2.20 at one point, and dropping to the lows of €1.43. 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 Gel's current trading price of €1.43 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 Gel’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 Gel

Is Gel Still Cheap?

Great news for investors – Gel 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. 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 5.03x is currently well-below the industry average of 11.26x, 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 Gel’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 Gel?

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. Though in the case of Gel, it is expected to deliver a relatively unexciting top-line growth of 6.1% in the next few years, 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 GEL 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 GEL for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy GEL. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the track record of its management team, in order to make a well-informed assessment.

If you want to dive deeper into Gel, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. For example, Gel has 3 warning signs (and 2 which don't sit too well with us) we think you should know about.

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