【assembly code to c】Do You Like Intertrust N.V. (AMS:INTER) At This P/E Ratio?

This assembly code to carticle is for investors who would like to improve their understanding of price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). To keep it practical, we'll show how Intertrust N.V.'s (

AMS:INTER

) P/E ratio could help you assess the value on offer. Looking at earnings over the last twelve months,

Intertrust has a P/E ratio of 15.61

. In other words, at today's prices, investors are paying €15.61 for every €1 in prior year profit.

Check out our latest analysis for Intertrust

How Do I Calculate A Price To Earnings Ratio?

The

formula for P/E

is:

Price to Earnings Ratio = Price per Share ÷ Earnings per Share (EPS)

Or for Intertrust:

P/E of 15.61 = €17.31 ÷ €1.11 (Based on the year to September 2019.)

Is A High Price-to-Earnings Ratio Good?

The higher the P/E ratio, the higher the price tag of a business, relative to its trailing earnings. All else being equal, it's better to pay a low price -- but as Warren Buffett said, 'It's far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price'.

Does Intertrust Have A Relatively High Or Low P/E For Its Industry?

We can get an indication of market expectations by looking at the P/E ratio. The image below shows that Intertrust has a P/E ratio that is roughly in line with the professional services industry average (16.1).

ENXTAM:INTER Price Estimation Relative to Market, January 1st 2020

Intertrust's P/E tells us that market participants think its prospects are roughly in line with its industry. If the company has better than average prospects, then the market might be underestimating it. Further research into factors such as

insider buying and selling

, could help you form your own view on whether that is likely.

How Growth Rates Impact P/E Ratios

Generally speaking the rate of earnings growth has a profound impact on a company's P/E multiple. That's because companies that grow earnings per share quickly will rapidly increase the 'E' in the equation. That means even if the current P/E is high, it will reduce over time if the share price stays flat. And as that P/E ratio drops, the company will look cheap, unless its share price increases.

It's great to see that Intertrust grew EPS by 11% in the last year. And it has improved its earnings per share by 61% per year over the last three years. With that performance, you might expect an above average P/E ratio.

Don't Forget: The P/E Does Not Account For Debt or Bank Deposits

Don't forget that the P/E ratio considers market capitalization. Thus, the metric does not reflect cash or debt held by the company. Hypothetically, a company could reduce its future P/E ratio by spending its cash (or taking on debt) to achieve higher earnings.

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Spending on growth might be good or bad a few years later, but the point is that the P/E ratio does not account for the option (or lack thereof).

Is Debt Impacting Intertrust's P/E?

Intertrust has net debt worth 59% of its market capitalization. If you want to compare its P/E ratio to other companies, you should absolutely keep in mind it has significant borrowings.

The Verdict On Intertrust's P/E Ratio

Intertrust has a P/E of 15.6. That's below the average in the NL market, which is 20.6. The company has a meaningful amount of debt on the balance sheet, but that should not eclipse the solid earnings growth. If the company can continue to grow earnings, then the current P/E may be unjustifiably low.

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. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned.

We aim to bring you long-term focused research analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Thank you for reading.

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