Prosus (ENXTAM:PRX) Valuation Spotlight After Share Price Surge Linked to Tencent’s Rally and Chinese Market Shift

Prosus (ENXTAM:PRX) shares jumped almost 5% after Tencent’s rally, which followed improved market conditions in China. Because Prosus owns a large stake in Tencent, any shift in China’s sentiment can drive Prosus’ value.

See our latest analysis for Prosus.

Prosus has shown impressive momentum lately, with a 16.8% share price return over the past 90 days and a standout year-to-date gain of 59.2%. Over the last year, total shareholder return came in at 64%, underscoring building optimism after a period of volatility linked to both global tech trends and shifts in Chinese market sentiment.

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With shares rallying and optimism building, the critical question is whether Prosus remains undervalued and primed for further upside, or if the recent surge means future growth is already reflected in the stock price.

Most Popular Narrative: 2.8% Undervalued

According to the most widely followed narrative, Prosus’s estimated fair value of €63.25 sits just above the recent close of €61.48. This suggests marginal upside that has caught investor attention through several rounds of analyst upgrades and downgrades.

"Bullish analysts have raised their price targets significantly in recent updates. This reflects renewed confidence in Prosus' ability to drive sustainable value for shareholders."

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Think that jump in fair value is all about wishful thinking? There is a bold projection behind it. The narrative hangs on surprising shifts in revenue growth, margins, and a future profit multiple you might not expect for this business. Want to see what is really fueling these forecasts? Discover the drivers powering this sky-high estimate for Prosus.

Result: Fair Value of €63.25 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, if operational improvements fall short or investments underperform, Prosus’s outlook could change quickly, reminding investors that expectations can shift just as swiftly.

Find out about the key risks to this Prosus narrative.

Another View: Multiple-Based Valuation

Looking at Prosus through the lens of its price-to-earnings ratio provides another angle. At 12.6x, it is trading well below both the Dutch market average of 16.9x and the global industry average of 19.9x. It is also under the fair ratio of 16.4x suggested by market regression. This sizable gap could signal value, but does it reflect real opportunity or hidden risks that the other models miss?

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

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