The stock of Hengan International Group Co (OTCPK:HEGIF, 30-year Financials) shows every sign of being significantly undervalued, according to GuruFocus Value calculation. GuruFocus Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value at which the stock should be traded. It is calculated based on the historical multiples that the stock has traded at, the past business growth and analyst estimates of future business performance. If the price of a stock is significantly above the GF Value Line, it is overvalued and its future return is likely to be poor. On the other hand, if it is significantly below the GF Value Line, its future return will likely be higher. At its current price of $6.2606 per share and the market cap of $7.7 billion, Hengan International Group Co stock shows every sign of being significantly undervalued. GF Value for Hengan International Group Co is shown in the chart below.
Because Hengan International Group Co is significantly undervalued, the long-term return of its stock is likely to be much higher than its business growth, which averaged 7.8% over the past three years and is estimated to grow 6.59% annually over the next three to five years.
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Investing in companies with poor financial strength has a higher risk of permanent loss of capital. Thus, it is important to carefully review the financial strength of a company before deciding whether to buy its stock. Looking at the cash-to-debt ratio and interest coverage is a great starting point for understanding the financial strength of a company. Hengan International Group Co has a cash-to-debt ratio of 0.99, which is in the middle range of the companies in the industry of Consumer Packaged Goods. GuruFocus ranks the overall financial strength of Hengan International Group Co at 5 out of 10, which indicates that the financial strength of Hengan International Group Co is fair. This is the debt and cash of Hengan International Group Co over the past years:
It is less risky to invest in profitable companies, especially those with consistent profitability over long term. A company with high profit margins is usually a safer investment than those with low profit margins. Hengan International Group Co has been profitable 10 over the past 10 years. Over the past twelve months, the company had a revenue of $3.3 billion and earnings of $0.569 a share. Its operating margin is 23.26%, which ranks better than 93% of the companies in the industry of Consumer Packaged Goods. Overall, the profitability of Hengan International Group Co is ranked 8 out of 10, which indicates strong profitability. This is the revenue and net income of Hengan International Group Co over the past years:
One of the most important factors in the valuation of a company is growth. Long-term stock performance is closely correlated with growth according to GuruFocus research. Companies that grow faster create more value for shareholders, especially if that growth is profitable. The average annual revenue growth of Hengan International Group Co is 7.8%, which ranks better than 70% of the companies in the industry of Consumer Packaged Goods. The 3-year average EBITDA growth is 8.1%, which ranks in the middle range of the companies in the industry of Consumer Packaged Goods.
One can also evaluate a company's profitability by comparing its return on invested capital (ROIC) to its weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Return on invested capital (ROIC) measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets. If the return on invested capital exceeds the weighted average cost of capital, the company is likely creating value for its shareholders. During the past 12 months, Hengan International Group Co's ROIC is 11.18 while its WACC came in at 5.05.
In conclusion, Hengan International Group Co (OTCPK:HEGIF, 30-year Financials) stock is believed to be significantly undervalued. The company's financial condition is fair and its profitability is strong. Its growth ranks in the middle range of the companies in the industry of Consumer Packaged Goods. To learn more about Hengan International Group Co stock, you can check out its 30-year Financials here.
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