I’m watching the WTC share price in 2024

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price has increased 78.1% since the start of 2024. It's probably worth asking, 'is the WTC share price priced to perfection?'
The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price has increased 78.1% since the start of 2024. The Xero Ltd (ASX:XRO) share price is 72.7% off its 52-week low.

WTC share price in focus

Founded in 1994 by Richard White and Maree Isaacs, Wisetech Global is a developer of cloud-based software used for international and domestic logistics industries.

Wisetech’s vast suite of software products is used across various logistics functions including fowarding & customs, landside transport, rates & contracts, warehousing, and transport management systems.

Their cornerstone software is called Cargowise. It’s become an industry-leading solution now used by all 25 of the largest global freight forwarders and 46 of the top 50 third-party logistics providers.

XRO shares

Founded in 2006 in Wellington, New Zealand, by Rod Drury, Xero has grown into a global leader in cloud-based accounting software. Under Drury’s leadership until 2018 and under a new CEO since, the company has expanded to employ over 3,000 people and now serves millions of subscribers worldwide.

Xero’s “beautiful accounting software” is designed primarily for accountants and bookkeepers, enabling them to better serve small business clients. It offers real-time financial data accessible on any device, empowering small business owners and their advisors with up-to-date insights.

Xero’s core cloud accounting platform is widely used in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and, to a lesser extent, the United States.

WTC share price valuation

As a growth company, one way to put a broad estimate on the WTC share price could be to compare its price-to-sales multiple over time. This can tell us how the company has historically been valued relative to its total revenue.

Currently, WiseTech Global Ltd shares have a price-sales ratio of 43.55x, compared to its 5-year average of 31.86x, meaning its shares are trading above their historical average. This could mean that the share price has increased, or that sales have declined, or both. In the case of WTC, revenue has been growing over the last 3 years. Of course, context is important – and this is just one valuation technique. Investment decisions can’t just be based on one metric, but this can be a rough starting point.

The XRO share price currently trades at a price-sales ratio of 16.59x, which compares to its 5-year long-term average of 18.65x. So, XRO shares are trading lower than their historical average. Don’t forget, a simple multiple like this should only be the start of your research. The Rask websites offer free online investing courses, created by analysts explaining things like Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Dividend Discount Models (DDM). They even include free valuation spreadsheets! It’s a good idea to use multiple valuation methods to value a share like Xero Ltd.

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