Vow ASA (OB:VOW), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during recent months on the OB, rising to highs of kr21.18 and falling to the lows of kr12.99. 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 Vow's current trading price of kr12.99 reflective of the actual value of the small-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Vow’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 Vow
What Is Vow Worth?
Vow appears to be expensive according to my price multiple model, which makes a comparison between the company's price-to-earnings ratio and 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 65.15x is currently well-above the industry average of 14.87x, meaning that it is trading at a more expensive price relative to its peers. But, is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since Vow’s share price is quite volatile, this could mean it can sink lower (or rise even further) in the future, giving us another chance to invest. 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 Vow generate?
Future outlook is an important aspect when you’re looking at buying a stock, especially if you are an investor looking for growth in your portfolio. 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. With profit expected to more than double over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for Vow. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.
What This Means For You
Are you a shareholder? It seems like the market has well and truly priced in VOW’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 VOW 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 VOW 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 positive outlook is encouraging for VOW, 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 Vow, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. Case in point: We've spotted 3 warning signs for Vow you should be mindful of and 2 of them shouldn't be ignored.
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About OB:VOW
Vow
Produces, delivers, and maintains systems for processing and purifying wastewater, food waste, solid waste, and bio sludge in Norway, France, Poland, the United States, and Italy.
Undervalued with high growth potential.