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Interparfums Inc is assigned a 4-star quantitative star rating, indicating our belief that this share class offers a somewhat attractive opportunity for investors. The stock currently trades at a 5% discount to our quantitative fair value estimate of $119.24 per share; however, some caution is warranted due to this estimate's medium uncertainty rating. We require the price/fair value ratio to move a certain amount before the star rating can change. This stability-enhancing buffer is in effect for this stock.

The firm's profitability bolsters our estimated valuation. Highly profitable companies are often more resilient in recessions and are likely to generate stronger future cash flows for shareholders. Reflecting the firm's profitability is its enterprise value to free cash flow ratio of 17.2, which falls in the bottom 40% globally. This can be a sign of operational efficiency and potential for the company to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt without needing additional capital. We believe this is a sign that shares could be cheap.

Alternatively, the firm's valuation metrics are potentially concerning. A company's valuation metrics provide insights into the market's expectations for its future growth and profitability. The firm's book value yield of 23.9%, for example, sits in the bottom 30% globally. The market value of this company's shares looks expensive relative to the book (accounting) value of equity, which, despite our favorable price/fair value ratio, is a negative attribute.

In addition to the aforementioned drivers, our model considers momentum as part of its comprehensive analysis. This share class has outperformed the broader universe over the past year. While we believe the stock is undervalued, this outperformance had a negative impact on our valuation estimate.

The narrow moat rating for this company indicates investors can expect it to generate 10 years or more of excess returns on capital due to its respectable competitive advantages. Its moat is bolstered by its strong financial health, which indicates low near-term bankruptcy risk.