Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the NASDAQGS over the last few months. With many analysts covering the mid-cap stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock's share price. However, what if the stock is still a bargain? Let's take a look at Petco Health and Wellness Company's outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

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What's The Opportunity In Petco Health and Wellness Company?

According to my price multiple model, where I compare the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average, the stock currently looks expensive. I've used the price-to-earnings ratio in this instance because there's not enough visibility to forecast its cash flows. The stock's ratio of 33.51x is currently well-above the industry average of 9.06x, meaning that it is trading at a more expensive price relative to its peers. Furthermore, Petco Health and Wellness Company's share price also seems relatively stable compared to the rest of the market, as indicated by its low beta. If you believe the share price should eventually reach levels around its industry peers, a low beta could suggest it is unlikely to rapidly do so anytime soon, and once it's there, it may be hard to fall back down into an attractive buying range.

Can we expect growth from Petco Health and Wellness Company?

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let's also take a look at the company's future expectations. With profit expected to grow by 76% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for Petco Health and Wellness Company. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? WOOF's optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading above industry price multiples. However, this brings up another question – is now the right time to sell? If you believe WOOF should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards the industry PE ratio can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you've been keeping an eye on WOOF for a while, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its industry peers, which means it is likely that there is no more upside from mispricing. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for WOOF, which means it's worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

If you want to dive deeper into Petco Health and Wellness Company, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. For instance, we've identified 3 warning signs for Petco Health and Wellness Company (1 doesn't sit too well with us) you should be familiar with.

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