Poste Italiane S.p.A. PST.MI
Composite 46/100; the shares have moved about 22% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 5/100 — a strong mark against it.
Income ranks 84/100 — a strong point in its favour. Momentum ranks 68/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Valuation ranks 58/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 5/100 — a strong mark against it. Growth ranks 39/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Poste Italiane S.p.A. (PST.MI) is an Italian conglomerate offering postal, logistics, financial, and insurance services across four segments: Mail, Parcels and Distribution; PostePay Services; Financial Services; and Insurance Services. Founded in 1862 and headquartered in Rome, the company operates as a diversified service provider with a strong retail footprint in Italy.
Key financials Poste Italiane reports gross margins of 34.9%, operating margins of 25.0%, and net margins of 16.6%. ROE stands at 18.2%, while ROA and ROCE are 0.8% and 1.8%, respectively. Revenue growth is 3.4%, but EPS declined -5.8%. The dividend yield is 4.8% with a payout ratio of 67.4%.
Stock health The stock shows strong momentum with 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month gains of 18.89%, 22.14%, and 44.92%, respectively. However, it is down -11.39% from its 52-week high, and the RSI(14) is 29.70, indicating oversold conditions. The Sideravia Overall Score is 48.2, with high income (88.9) and momentum (73.5) but weak strength (19.0).
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 12.00% to our fair-value estimate of 29.21 and a discount of 9.35% to the 12-month target of 28.51. - Trading at a discount to both fair value and analyst targets (provided data). - High income score (88.9) supports valuation appeal despite weak strength metrics. - Recent momentum (44.92% over 12 months) may temper perceived downside risk. - Telecom Italia’s earnings growth (Investing.com) could indirectly pressure sentiment in the Italian services sector.
Looking forward Forward P/E is 13.39, below the trailing P/E of 14.22, suggesting some valuation support. However, weak EPS growth (-5.8%) and high leverage (Debt/Equity 7.26) remain concerns. Analysts see potential upside, but execution risks in insurance and financial services could weigh on performance.
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