Summary

● The company has strong fundamentals. More than 70% of companies have a lower mix of growth, profitability, debt and visibility.

● From a short-term investment perspective, the company presents a deteriorated fundamental configuration.


Strengths

● According to sales estimates from analysts polled by Standard & Poor's, the company is among the best with regard to growth.

● The group's high margin levels account for strong profits.

● Thanks to a sound financial situation, the firm has significant leeway for investment.

● Over the last twelve months, the sales forecast has been frequently revised upwards.

● Upward revisions of sales forecast reflect a renewed optimism among the analysts covering the stock.

● The average price target of analysts who are interested in the stock has been strongly revised upwards over the last four months.

● Over the past twelve months, analysts' opinions have been strongly revised upwards.

● The group usually releases upbeat results with huge surprise rates.


Weaknesses

● With an expected P/E ratio at 116.6 and 90.33 respectively for both the current and next fiscal years, the company operates with high earnings multiples.

● Based on current prices, the company has particularly high valuation levels.

● The company appears highly valued given the size of its balance sheet.

● The company is not the most generous with respect to shareholders' compensation.

● Most analysts recommend that the stock should be sold or reduced.

● The three month average target prices set by analysts do not offer high potential in comparison with the current prices.

● The price targets of analysts who cover the stock differ significantly. This implies difficulties in evaluating the company and its business.