How to buy Pivotal Systems Corporation shares | A$0.865

Pivotal Systems Corporation is a semiconductor equipment & materials business based in Australia. Pivotal Systems Corporation shares (PVS) are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and all prices are listed in Australian Dollars. Its last market close was $0.865 – a decrease of 4.95% over the previous week. Pivotal Systems Corporation has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $17.4 million.

How to buy shares in Pivotal Systems Corporation

1. Compare share trading platforms. To buy shares listed in Australia, you'll need to sign up to a broker with access to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our table below can help you choose.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and tax file number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, PayPal or debit card.
3. Search for Pivotal Systems Corporation. Find the share by name or ticker symbol: PVS. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until Pivotal Systems Corporation reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. At today's price of $0.865, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimise risk through the market's ups and downs.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Pivotal Systems Corporation. Optimise your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

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Pivotal Systems Corporation share price

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Pivotal Systems Corporation shares at a glance

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Information last updated 2020-10-20.

Latest market close	AUDA$0.865
52-week range	AUDA$0.79 - AUDA$1.71
50-day moving average	AUDA$1.0292
200-day moving average	AUDA$1.1533
Target price	N/A
PE ratio	0.4368
Dividend yield	N/A (0%)
Earnings per share (TTM)	AUDA$-0.074

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Is it a good time to buy Pivotal Systems Corporation stock?

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Pivotal Systems Corporation price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of A$0.865 on 2020-10-20

1 week (2020-10-10)	N/A
1 month (2020-09-21)	-19.91%
3 months (2020-07-17)	-31.35%
6 months (2020-04-17)	-14.36%

1 year (2019-10-18)	-38.21%
2 years (2018-10-19)	-66.98%
3 years (2017-10-17)	N/A
5 years (2015-10-17)	N/A

Is Pivotal Systems Corporation under- or over-valued?

Valuing Pivotal Systems Corporation stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Pivotal Systems Corporation's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

Pivotal Systems Corporation's P/E ratio

Pivotal Systems Corporation's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 0x. In other words, Pivotal Systems Corporation shares trade at around 0x recent earnings.

That's relatively low compared to, say, the P/E ratio for the ASX over the 12 months to December 2019 (32.14). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.

Pivotal Systems Corporation financials

Revenue TTM	$17.4 million
Gross profit TTM	$1.7 million
Return on assets TTM	-16.58%
Return on equity TTM	-36.17%
Profit margin	-56.51%
Book value	0.244
Market capitalisation	$98.6 million

TTM: trailing 12 months

Pivotal Systems Corporation share dividends

We're not expecting Pivotal Systems Corporation to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.

Pivotal Systems Corporation share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, Pivotal Systems Corporation's shares have ranged in value from as little as $0.79 up to $1.71. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (AU average) beta is 1, while Pivotal Systems Corporation's is 1.039. This would suggest that Pivotal Systems Corporation's shares are a little bit more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a slightly higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Pivotal Systems Corporation overview

Pivotal Systems Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and sells gas flow controllers for the semiconductor industry in Asia and North America. The company's platform includes gas flow controller product lines that provide real-time monitoring and control of the critical parameters difficult to control in wafer processing. It serves integrated device manufacturers, foundries, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.

Frequently asked questions

• What percentage of Pivotal Systems Corporation is owned by insiders or institutions?

  Currently 25.049% of Pivotal Systems Corporation shares are held by insiders and 0.294% by institutions.

• When does the fiscal year end for Pivotal Systems Corporation?

  Pivotal Systems Corporation's fiscal year ends in December.

• Where is Pivotal Systems Corporation based?

  Pivotal Systems Corporation's address is: 48389 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA, United States, 94538