What Is Webuild S.p.A.'s (BIT:WBD) Share Price Doing?

Webuild S.p.A. (BIT:WBD), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the BIT over the last few months, increasing to €2.45 at one point, and dropping to the lows of €2.07. 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 Webuild's current trading price of €2.20 reflective of the actual value of the mid-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Webuild’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 Webuild

What's the opportunity in Webuild?

Good news, investors! Webuild 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. 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 Webuild’s ratio of 12.22x is below its peer average of 23.25x, which indicates the stock is trading at a lower price compared to the Construction industry. However, given that Webuild’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 another chance to buy in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.

What kind of growth will Webuild generate?

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. 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. However, with an extremely negative double-digit change in profit expected over the next couple of years, near-term growth is certainly not a driver of a buy decision. It seems like high uncertainty is on the cards for Webuild, at least in the near future.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Although WBD is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to WBD, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on WBD for a while, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you research further into the stock. Given its current price multiple, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.

Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. Case in point: We've spotted 4 warning signs for Webuild you should be mindful of and 1 of them is potentially serious.

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