Yahoo Finance Do You Like G5 Entertainment AB (publ) (STO:G5EN) At This P/E Ratio?
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Today, we'll introduce the concept of the P/E ratio for those who are learning about investing. To keep it practical, we'll show how G5 Entertainment AB (publ)'s (STO:G5EN) P/E ratio could help you assess the value on offer. What is G5 Entertainment's P/E ratio? Well, based on the last twelve months it is 6.6. That is equivalent to an earnings yield of about 15%.
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How Do You Calculate A P/E Ratio?
The formula for price to earnings is:
Price to Earnings Ratio = Price per Share ÷ Earnings per Share (EPS)
Or for G5 Entertainment:
P/E of 6.6 = SEK88.95 ÷ SEK13.47 (Based on the trailing twelve months to March 2019.)
Is A High P/E Ratio Good?
A higher P/E ratio means that buyers have to pay a higher price for each SEK1 the company has earned over the last year. That is not a good or a bad thing per se, but a high P/E does imply buyers are optimistic about the future.
How Does G5 Entertainment's P/E Ratio Compare To Its Peers?
We can get an indication of market expectations by looking at the P/E ratio. We can see in the image below that the average P/E (32.3) for companies in the entertainment industry is higher than G5 Entertainment's P/E.
This suggests that market participants think G5 Entertainment will underperform other companies in its industry. Since the market seems unimpressed with G5 Entertainment, 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
Probably the most important factor in determining what P/E a company trades on is the earnings growth. That's because companies that grow earnings per share quickly will rapidly increase the 'E' in the equation. That means even if the current P/E is high, it will reduce over time if the share price stays flat. A lower P/E should indicate the stock is cheap relative to others -- and that may attract buyers.
G5 Entertainment increased earnings per share by 3.5% last year. And earnings per share have improved by 81% annually, over the last three years.
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. That means it doesn't take debt or cash into account. Hypothetically, a company could reduce its future P/E ratio by spending its cash (or taking on debt) to achieve higher earnings.
Spending on growth might be good or bad a few years later, but the point is that the P/E ratio does not account for the option (or lack thereof).
How Does G5 Entertainment's Debt Impact Its P/E Ratio?
G5 Entertainment has net cash of kr138m. This is fairly high at 17% of its market capitalization. That might mean balance sheet strength is important to the business, but should also help push the P/E a bit higher than it would otherwise be.
The Verdict On G5 Entertainment's P/E Ratio
G5 Entertainment trades on a P/E ratio of 6.6, which is below the SE market average of 16.5. Recent earnings growth wasn't bad. And the net cash position gives the company many options. So it's strange that the low P/E indicates low expectations.
When the market is wrong about a stock, it gives savvy investors an opportunity. If it is underestimating a company, investors can make money by buying and holding the shares until the market corrects itself. So this free report on the analyst consensus forecasts could help you make a master move on this stock.
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