Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Andritz AG (VIE:ANDR)?
While Andritz AG (VIE:ANDR) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the WBAG over the last few months. As a mid-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Let’s examine Andritz’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.
See our latest analysis for Andritz
What Is Andritz Worth?
Great news for investors – Andritz is still trading at a fairly cheap price. According to my valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is €82.75, but it is currently trading at €57.60 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. However, given that Andritz’s share is fairly volatile (i.e. its price movements are magnified relative to the rest of the market) this could mean the price can sink lower, giving us another chance to buy in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.
What does the future of Andritz look like?
Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let’s also take a look at the company's future expectations. Andritz's earnings growth are expected to be in the teens in the upcoming years, indicating a solid future ahead. This should lead to robust cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.
What This Means For You
Are you a shareholder? Since ANDR is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to increase your holdings in the stock. With an optimistic outlook on the horizon, it seems like this growth has not yet been fully factored into the share price. However, there are also other factors such as capital structure to consider, which could explain the current undervaluation.
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on ANDR for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its prosperous future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy ANDR. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to make a well-informed investment decision.
So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Andritz at this point in time. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Andritz you should know about.
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About WBAG:ANDR
Andritz
Provides plants, equipment, and services for pulp and paper industry, metalworking and steel industries, hydropower stations, and solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors in Europe, North America, South America, China, Asia, and internationally.
Very undervalued with flawless balance sheet and pays a dividend.