Risk factor
Meaningful price volatility
Profitability factor
Excellent dividends
About
Valid Soluções S.A. is a global leader in providing secure printing services, encompassing a diverse portfolio across payment and mobile solutions, identity management, digital marketing, and digital certification. The company organizes its operations into three core segments. The Means of Payment division delivers a comprehensive array of integrated products and services. These range from established offerings such as chip and magnetic stripe cards, gift cards, and essential printed items like checks, invoices, and bank statements, to cutting-edge solutions including radio frequency identification (RFID), contactless payment technologies, and mobile payment platforms. Its Identification segment specializes in developing both physical and electronic solutions. This includes secure printing, sophisticated recognition systems, and digital printing, complemented by robust data collection, storage, and management capabilities. These solutions are instrumental in building computerized systems for database administration, gathering biometric data, customizing and producing official identification documents, supporting smart city initiatives, and creating traceable stamps. The Mobile segment offers various services, including statement issuance and advanced technologies for cellular devices. This encompasses digital mobility solutions such as Near Field Communication (NFC), Trusted Service Manager (TSM), and Host Card Emulation (HCE), tailored specifically for mobile service providers. Additionally, this segment drives innovation in mobile recharge and payment technologies and manufactures specialized cards for the telecommunications industry. Valid serves a broad spectrum of clients, including governmental bodies and agencies, major financial institutions, telecommunications companies, retailers, agricultural cooperatives, and self-employed professionals. Established in 1957 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the company adopted its current name, Valid Soluções S.A., in August 2018, having previously operated as Valid Soluções e Serviços de Segurança em Meios de Pagamento e Identificação S.A.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'cheaper' than its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBITDA, trading at neutral le