Seeking Alpha Seeking Alpha Portfolio App for iPad  The share
price of Procter & Gamble (PG) has risen by 24% over the past 12
months. At $78.82, the stock is trading near its 52-week high of
$82.54- just reached in last month- and offers a 3.1% dividend
yield. Despite the notable price appreciation, I believe
investors can still consider buying this solid dividend stock at
the current price level. My view is based on the following 5
reasons:  1. PG shares are reasonably valued relative to its
comparables. According to the table shown below, PG's consensus
revenue, EBITDA, and EPS growth estimates underperform the comps
averages. On the profit side, however, PG demonstrates a better
performance as its various profitability margins are above par.
But the firm's ROIC metric is below the peer average. In terms
of leverage and liquidity, PG's debt load is fairly in line with
the comps given its lower debt to capitalization ratio, but
higher debt to EBITDA multiple. PG's free cash flow margin is
above par, but its