Westport Fuel Valuation

WPRT Stock  CAD 5.91  0.19  3.11%   
At this time, the company appears to be fairly valued. Westport Fuel Systems maintains a prevalent Real Value of C$5.78 per share. The last-minute price of the company is C$5.91. Our model calculates the value of Westport Fuel Systems from examining the company fundamentals such as Return On Asset of -0.0495, profit margin of (0.08) %, and Current Valuation of 143.52 M as well as analyzing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Westport Fuel's valuation include:
Price Book
0.4892
Enterprise Value
143.5 M
Enterprise Value Ebitda
51.8657
Price Sales
0.335
Forward PE
144.9275
Fairly Valued
Today
5.91
Please note that Westport Fuel's price fluctuation is slightly risky at this time. Calculation of the real value of Westport Fuel Systems is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Westport Fuel's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since Westport Fuel is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Westport Stock. However, Westport Fuel's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  5.91 Real  5.78 Hype  5.89 Naive  6.02
The intrinsic value of Westport Fuel's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Westport Fuel's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
5.78
Real Value
9.07
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Westport Fuel Systems helps investors to forecast how Westport stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Westport Fuel more accurately as focusing exclusively on Westport Fuel's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
-0.41-0.33-0.24
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
2.605.899.18
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNext ValueHigh
2.736.029.31
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Westport Fuel's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Westport Fuel's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Westport Fuel's closest peers.

Westport Fuel Cash

54.44 Million

Westport Valuation Trend

Knowing Westport Fuel's actual value is paramount for traders when making sound investment determinations. Using both Westport Fuel's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to estimate the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing decisions.

Westport Fuel Total Value Analysis

Westport Fuel Systems is at this time estimated to have takeover price of 143.52 M with market capitalization of 105.32 M, debt of 82.83 M, and cash on hands of 86.09 M. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the Westport Fuel fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
143.52 M
105.32 M
82.83 M
86.09 M

Westport Fuel Investor Information

About 18.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by insiders. The company has Price to Book (P/B) ratio of 0.49. Historically many companies with similar price-to-book (P/B) ratio do better than the market in the long run. Westport Fuel Systems recorded a loss per share of 2.17. The entity had not issued any dividends in recent years. The firm had 1:10 split on the 6th of June 2023. Westport Fuel Systems may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average probability of going through some form of financial hardship next quarter.

Westport Fuel Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Westport Fuel has an asset utilization ratio of 93.27 percent. This suggests that the Company is making C$0.93 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Westport Fuel Systems is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Westport Fuel Ownership Allocation

Westport Fuel Systems retains a total of 17.26 Million outstanding shares. Westport Fuel Systems maintains 17.77 (%) of its outstanding shares held by insiders and 17.88 (%) owned by institutional investors. Please note that no matter how many assets the company shows, if the real value of the company is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

Westport Fuel Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 331.8 M. Net Loss for the year was (49.72 M) with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 51.29 M.

About Westport Fuel Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of Westport Fuel Systems. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of Westport Fuel Systems based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing Westport Fuel's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of Westport Fuel's intrinsic value. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Westport Fuel. We calculate exposure to Westport Fuel's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Westport Fuel's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit56.3 M31.4 M
Pretax Profit Margin(0.13)(0.14)
Operating Profit Margin(0.12)(0.13)
Net Loss(0.13)(0.14)
Gross Profit Margin 0.17  0.30 
When determining whether Westport Fuel Systems is a good investment, qualitative aspects like company management, corporate governance, and ethical practices play a significant role. A comparison with peer companies also provides context and helps to understand if Westport Stock is undervalued or overvalued. This multi-faceted approach, blending both quantitative and qualitative analysis, forms a solid foundation for making an informed investment decision about Westport Fuel Systems Stock. Highlighted below are key reports to facilitate an investment decision about Westport Fuel Systems Stock:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Westport Fuel's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Westport Fuel is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Westport Fuel's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.