Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Established in 1931 and headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG, along with its affiliated entities, focuses on the development, production, and distribution of electronic control components. These essential components are designed for application across both building and industrial automation environments. The company's diverse product portfolio features sensors, various monitoring relays, timers, sophisticated energy management systems, solid-state relays, electronic motor controllers, critical safety devices, and integrated fieldbus systems. Carlo Gavazzi supplies these solutions not only to the general market but also as key components to numerous Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). These OEMs integrate Gavazzi's technology into machinery for diverse sectors, including packaging, plastic injection molding, agriculture, food and beverage production, conveying and material handling, door and entrance control systems, elevators, escalators, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units. To reach its wide customer base, Carlo Gavazzi employs a multi-channel distribution strategy, leveraging its proprietary sales companies, an extensive network of independent distributors, and strategic partnerships with system integrators. The company boasts a significant global presence, with operations spanning Switzerland, Italy, Germany, the broader European continent, the Middle East, Africa, the United States, other North American territories, China, and the rest of Asia.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITDA, underpriced on P
Target Price
The average target price of GAV.SW is 166 and suggests 17% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to incre