Piovan S.p.A. (BIT:PVN), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the BIT over the last few months. Less-covered, small caps tend to present more of an opportunity for mispricing due to the lack of information available to the public, which can be a good thing. So, could the stock still be trading at a low price relative to its actual value? Let’s take a look at Piovan’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.
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Is Piovan still cheap?
Great news for investors – Piovan is still trading at a fairly cheap price. My valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is €7.54, but it is currently trading at €5.77 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. What’s more interesting is that, Piovan’s share price is quite volatile, which gives us more chances to buy since the share price could sink lower (or rise higher) in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.
What kind of growth will Piovan generate?
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. In Piovan's case, its revenues over the next few years are expected to grow by 31%, indicating a highly optimistic future ahead. If expense does not increase by the same rate, or higher, this top line growth should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? Since PVN is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to accumulate more of your holdings in the stock. With a positive outlook on the horizon, it seems like this growth has not yet been fully factored into the share price. However, there are also other factors such as capital structure to consider, which could explain the current undervaluation.
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on PVN for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its prosperous future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy PVN. 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 buy.
So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Piovan at this point in time. Case in point: We've spotted 3 warning signs for Piovan you should be aware of.
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About BIT:PVN
Piovan
Through its subsidiaries, engages in development and production of automation systems of production processed for storage, transport and treatment of polymers, food powders, and plastic in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, North America, and South America.
Outstanding track record with flawless balance sheet.