MNTN's business is doing well — 10% sales growth, 14% profit growth, higher EBITDA, strong cash flow and low leverage — and its target valuation implies a price-to-earnings ratio of 30. But with earnings per share of 12 against a share price of 300, the positives already appear priced in.
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Value Investing with Sven Carlin, Ph.D.Published Oct 15 · 2 passages
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This is Motion's target valuation at a price-to-earnings ratio of 30. The business is doing well thanks to good demand , contributing factors, a 10% increase in sales, a 14% increase in profits, higher EBITDA, everything looks good, strong cash flow, low leverage ratios, capital allocation for mergers and acquisitions, capital expenditures, dividends, share buybacks, and more. Everyone is happy, and everything looks good.
But again, earnings per share are 12 compared to a share price of 300. So, it seems that all the positive things have been taken into account in the price.