ALD ● Overall, and from a short-term perspective, the company presents an interesting fundamental situation.
Strengths
● Its low valuation, with P/E ratio at 6.43 and 7.58 for the ongoing fiscal year and 2022 respectively, makes the stock pretty attractive with regard to earnings multiples.
● The company's share price in relation to its net book value makes it look relatively cheap.
● The company is one of the best yield companies with high dividend expectations.
● Over the last 4 months, analysts have significantly revised upwards the company's estimated sales.
● For the last twelve months, analysts have been gradually revising upwards their EPS forecast for the upcoming fiscal year.
● For the last 4 months, the company has been enjoying highly positive EPS revisions, which were frequently and significantly raised.
● Analysts have a positive opinion on this stock. Average consensus recommends overweighting or purchasing the stock.
● The difference between current prices and the average target price is rather important and implies a significant appreciation potential for the stock.
● The opinion of analysts covering the stock has improved over the past four months.
Weaknesses
● As estimated by analysts, this group is among those businesses with the lowest growth prospects.
● The potential for earnings per share (EPS) growth in the coming years appears limited according to current analyst estimates.
● As a percentage of sales and without taking into account depreciation and amortization, the company has relatively low margins.
● The company is in a hindered financial situation with significant debt and rather low EBITDA levels.
● Financial statements have repeatedly disappointed market stakeholders. Most often, they were below expectations.
