AIM:PET Income Statement Jan 15th 18
Is PET’s cost structure indicative of a high beta?
During times of economic downturn, low demand may cause companies to readjust production of their goods and services. It is more difficult for companies to lower their cost, if the majority of these costs are generated by fixed assets. Therefore, this is a type of risk which is associated with higher beta. I examine PET’s ratio of fixed assets to total assets to see whether the company is highly exposed to the risk of this type of constraint. Considering fixed assets is virtually non-existent in PET’s operations, it has low dependency on fixed costs to generate revenue. Thus, we can expect PET to be more stable in the face of market movements, relative to its peers of similar size but with a higher portion of fixed assets on their books. Similarly, PET’s beta value conveys the same message.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? You could benefit from lower risk during times of economic decline by holding onto PET. Take into account your portfolio sensitivity to the market before you invest in the stock, as well as where we are in the current economic cycle. Depending on the composition of your portfolio, PET may be a valuable stock to hold onto in order to cushion the impact of a downturn. For more company-specific research on PET, check out our our free analysis plaform here.
Are you a potential investor? Depending on the composition of your portfolio, PET may be a valuable addition to cushion the impact of a downturn. Potential investors should look into its fundamental factors such as its current valuation and financial health. Take into account your portfolio sensitivity to the market before you invest in PET, as well as where we are in the current economic cycle. You can examine these factors in our free fundamental research report for PET here.
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The author is an independent contributor and at the time of publication had no position in the stocks mentioned.