Why Koninklijke Philips N.V. (AMS:PHIA) Could Be Worth Watching

Let's talk about the popular Koninklijke Philips N.V. (AMS:PHIA). The company's shares received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the ENXTAM over the last few months, increasing to €41.80 at one point, and dropping to the lows of €28.04. 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 Koninklijke Philips' current trading price of €29.29 reflective of the actual value of the large-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Koninklijke Philips’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

View our latest analysis for Koninklijke Philips

What is Koninklijke Philips worth?

Koninklijke Philips is currently expensive based on my price multiple model, where I look at the company's price-to-earnings ratio in comparison 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 Koninklijke Philips’s ratio of 41.89x is above its peer average of 29.58x, which suggests the stock is trading at a higher price compared to the Medical Equipment industry. Furthermore, Koninklijke Philips’s share price also seems relatively stable compared to the rest of the market, as indicated by its low beta. If you believe the share price should eventually reach levels around its industry peers, a low beta could suggest it is unlikely to rapidly do so anytime soon, and once it’s there, it may be hard to fall back down into an attractive buying range.

What does the future of Koninklijke Philips look like?

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. Koninklijke Philips' earnings over the next few years are expected to double, indicating a very optimistic future ahead. This should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? PHIA’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading above industry price multiples. At this current price, shareholders may be asking a different question – should I sell? If you believe PHIA should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards the industry PE ratio can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on PHIA for some time, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its industry peers, which means it is likely that there is no more upside from mispricing. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for PHIA, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. For example - Koninklijke Philips has 3 warning signs we think you should be aware of.

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