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At €11.90, Is IBU-tec advanced materials AG (ETR:IBU) Worth Looking At Closely?

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IBU-tec advanced materials AG (ETR:IBU), which is in the chemicals business, and is based in Germany, received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the XTRA over the last few months. As a small cap stock, hardly covered by any analysts, there is generally more of an opportunity for mispricing as there is less activity to push the stock closer to fair value. Is there still an opportunity here to buy? Let’s examine IBU-tec advanced materials’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

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Is IBU-tec advanced materials still cheap?

According to my valuation model, the stock is currently overvalued by about 38%, trading at €11.90 compared to my intrinsic value of €8.65. Not the best news for investors looking to buy! Another thing to keep in mind is that IBU-tec advanced materials’s share price is quite stable relative to the market, as indicated by its low beta. This means that if you believe the current share price should move towards its intrinsic value over time, a low beta could suggest it is not likely to reach that level anytime soon, and once it’s there, it may be hard to fall back down into an attractive buying range again.

What does the future of IBU-tec advanced materials look like?

XTRA:IBU Past and Future Earnings June 16th 2020
XTRA:IBU Past and Future Earnings June 16th 2020

Future outlook is an important aspect when you’re looking at buying a stock, especially if you are an investor looking for growth in your portfolio. Although value investors would argue that it’s the intrinsic value relative to the price that matter the most, a more compelling investment thesis would be high growth potential at a cheap price. IBU-tec advanced materials’s earnings over the next few years are expected to double, indicating a very optimistic future ahead. This should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? IBU’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading above its fair value. At this current price, shareholders may be asking a different question – should I sell? If you believe IBU should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards its real value can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on IBU for some time, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its true value, which means there’s no upside from mispricing. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for IBU, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on IBU-tec advanced materials. You can find everything you need to know about IBU-tec advanced materials in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in IBU-tec advanced materials, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.

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