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

Koninklijke Philips N.V. (AMS:PHIA) received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the ENXTAM over the last few months, increasing to €30.79 at one point, and dropping to the lows of €22.40. 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 €23.55 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.

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What's the opportunity in Koninklijke Philips?

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. 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 41.69x is currently well-above the industry average of 30.63x, meaning that it is trading at a more expensive price relative to its peers. In addition to this, it seems like Koninklijke Philips’s share price is quite stable, which could mean two things: firstly, it may take the share price a while to fall back down to an attractive buying range, and secondly, there may be less chances to buy low in the future once it reaches that value. This is because the stock is less volatile than the wider market given its low beta.

What kind of growth will Koninklijke Philips 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. 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? It seems like the market has well and truly priced in PHIA’s positive outlook, 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 an eye on PHIA for a while, 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 positive outlook is encouraging for PHIA, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

If you want to dive deeper into Koninklijke Philips, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 4 warning signs with Koninklijke Philips, and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

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