Risk factor
Good trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Strong growth
About
Amer Sports, Inc. is a global enterprise dedicated to the creation, production, promotion, and sale of athletic equipment, clothing, footwear, and related accessories. The company's extensive reach covers Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, China, and the wider Asia Pacific region. Its operations are structured into three main divisions. The Technical Apparel segment focuses on high-performance outdoor wear, shoes, and accessories, primarily under the Arc'teryx and Peak Performance brands. The Outdoor Performance segment supplies a variety of outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and winter sports gear from labels such as Salomon, Atomic, Armada, and ENVE. Finally, the Ball & Racquet Sports segment delivers sports equipment, activewear, and accessories, featuring prominent brands like Wilson, DeMarini, Louisville Slugger, EvoShield, and ATEC. Beyond these brand-specific offerings, Amer Sports' product range includes specialized items like climbing gear, hiking and running shoes, skiing and snowboarding equipment, functional athletic apparel, and lifestyle footwear. They also provide sporting goods for popular activities such as tennis, baseball, American football, basketball, golf, and many other professional and recreational sports. The company's products are distributed through a diverse network that encompasses its own retail stores, major sporting goods retailers, specialty shops, independently operated partner stores, and various distributors. Furthermore, sales are conducted online via their proprietary e-commerce platforms, as well as through retailer-owned and third-party e-commerce sites. Established in 1950 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, the company was previously known as Amer Sports Management Holding (Cayman) Limited, officially changing its name to Amer Sports, Inc. in August 2023.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA
Target Price
The average target price of AS is 52 and suggests 46% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to increase o