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Recent performance snapshot for Wärtsilä Oyj Abp
Wärtsilä Oyj Abp (HLSE:WRT1V) has drawn investor attention after a period of strong share performance, with the stock showing positive returns over the past week, month, past 3 months and year.
Over the past year, the shares have delivered a 92.3% total return. The past 3 months show a 35.3% gain, and the one-month return stands at 4.9%. Year to date, the stock is up 13.5%.
See our latest analysis for Wärtsilä Oyj Abp.
With the share price at €35.27, Wärtsilä's strong recent share price momentum, including a solid 3 month share price return and very large 5 year total shareholder return, points to investors reassessing both growth potential and risks.
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With the shares at €35.27, recent gains and analyst targets suggesting a lower figure raise a key question for you: is Wärtsilä now priced for future growth or could there still be a buying opportunity?
Most Popular Narrative: 41.6% Overvalued
At €35.27, the most followed narrative sees Wärtsilä trading well above its fair value estimate of €24.90, and that gap rests on some very specific growth and margin assumptions.
The analysts are assuming Wärtsilä Oyj Abp's revenue will grow by 5.1% annually over the next 3 years.
Analysts assume that profit margins will increase from 8.2% today to 8.8% in 3 years time.
Want to see what is baked into that fair value? The narrative relies on steady revenue expansion, firmer margins and a future earnings multiple that implies confident execution.
Result: Fair Value of €24.90 (OVERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, if demand for alternative fuel engines and high margin service agreements continues to build, stronger recurring earnings could challenge the idea that the shares are overpriced.
Find out about the key risks to this Wärtsilä Oyj Abp narrative.
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