Yahoo Finance Does Integer Holdings Corporation's (NYSE:ITGR) P/E Ratio Signal A Buying Opportunity?
This article is for investors who would like to improve their understanding of price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll apply a basic P/E ratio analysis to Integer Holdings Corporation's (NYSE:ITGR), to help you decide if the stock is worth further research. Integer Holdings has a P/E ratio of 27.98, based on the last twelve months. That means that at current prices, buyers pay $27.98 for every $1 in trailing yearly profits.
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How Do You Calculate A P/E Ratio?
The formula for price to earnings is:
Price to Earnings Ratio = Share Price ÷ Earnings per Share (EPS)
Or for Integer Holdings:
P/E of 27.98 = USD85.40 ÷ USD3.05 (Based on the trailing twelve months to September 2019.)
Is A High Price-to-Earnings Ratio Good?
The higher the P/E ratio, the higher the price tag of a business, relative to its trailing earnings. That isn't a good or a bad thing on its own, but a high P/E means that buyers have a higher opinion of the business's prospects, relative to stocks with a lower P/E.
Does Integer Holdings Have A Relatively High Or Low P/E For Its Industry?
We can get an indication of market expectations by looking at the P/E ratio. If you look at the image below, you can see Integer Holdings has a lower P/E than the average (46.5) in the medical equipment industry classification.
Its relatively low P/E ratio indicates that Integer Holdings shareholders think it will struggle to do as well as other companies in its industry classification. Since the market seems unimpressed with Integer Holdings, it's quite possible it could surprise on the upside. You should delve deeper. I like to check if company insiders have been buying or selling.
How Growth Rates Impact P/E Ratios
Generally speaking the rate of earnings growth has a profound impact on a company's P/E multiple. If earnings are growing quickly, then the 'E' in the equation will increase faster than it would otherwise. That means unless the share price increases, the P/E will reduce in a few years. Then, a lower P/E should attract more buyers, pushing the share price up.
It's great to see that Integer Holdings grew EPS by 18% in the last year. And its annual EPS growth rate over 5 years is 8.1%. With that performance, you might expect an above average P/E ratio.
Don't Forget: The P/E Does Not Account For Debt or Bank Deposits
It's important to note that the P/E ratio considers the market capitalization, not the enterprise value. In other words, it does not consider any debt or cash that the company may have on the balance sheet. The exact same company would hypothetically deserve a higher P/E ratio if it had a strong balance sheet, than if it had a weak one with lots of debt, because a cashed up company can spend on growth.
While growth expenditure doesn't always pay off, the point is that it is a good option to have; but one that the P/E ratio ignores.
Integer Holdings's Balance Sheet
Net debt is 29% of Integer Holdings's market cap. While it's worth keeping this in mind, it isn't a worry.
The Bottom Line On Integer Holdings's P/E Ratio
Integer Holdings has a P/E of 28.0. That's higher than the average in its market, which is 18.1. The company is not overly constrained by its modest debt levels, and its recent EPS growth very solid. So on this analysis it seems reasonable that its P/E ratio is above average.
Investors should be looking to buy stocks that the market is wrong about. People often underestimate remarkable growth -- so investors can make money when fast growth is not fully appreciated. So this free report on the analyst consensus forecasts could help you make a master move on this stock.
Of course you might be able to find a better stock than Integer Holdings. So you may wish to see this free collection of other companies that have grown earnings strongly.
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