Wartsila (OTCMKTS:WRTBY) Hits New 1-Year High – Time to Buy?

Core Viewpoint - Wartsila has received mixed ratings from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Reduce" based on recent reports, indicating cautious sentiment towards the stock [1]. Financial Performance - Wartsila reported earnings of $0.07 per share (EPS) for the quarter ending October 28, with revenue of $1.91 billion, falling short of analyst estimates of $1.99 billion [4]. - The company has a net margin of 8.89% and a return on equity of 23.64% [4]. - Analysts forecast an EPS of 0.18 for the current year [4]. Stock Performance - Wartsila's stock increased by 1.5%, reaching a 52-week high of $7.42 during trading, with a closing price of $7.31 prior to this peak [2][8]. - The stock's 50-day moving average price is $6.73, while the 200-day moving average price is $5.96 [2][3]. Company Overview - Wartsila is a Finnish technology company specializing in sustainable solutions for the marine and energy sectors, founded in 1834 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland [5]. - The company designs, manufactures, and services equipment including marine engines, propulsion systems, and power plants [5]. - Wartsila operates in over 80 countries, serving shipowners, shipyards, power producers, and utilities globally [6]. Financial Ratios - The company has a current ratio of 1.28, a quick ratio of 0.90, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12 [2][3]. - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 33.73, with a beta of 1.22 [2].