Palfinger AG (VIE:PAL), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the WBAG over the last few months, increasing to €38.90 at one point, and dropping to the lows of €34.75. Some share price movements can give investors a better opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at a lower price. A question to answer is whether Palfinger's current trading price of €36.50 reflective of the actual value of the small-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Palfinger’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.
See our latest analysis for Palfinger
Is Palfinger still cheap?
Good news, investors! Palfinger is still a bargain right now. My valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is €59.21, but it is currently trading at €36.50 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. What’s more interesting is that, Palfinger’s share price is quite volatile, which gives us more chances to buy since the share price could sink lower (or rise higher) in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.
What kind of growth will Palfinger generate?
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. With profit expected to grow by 23% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for Palfinger. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? Since PAL 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 PAL for a while, now might be the time to enter the stock. Its buoyant future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy PAL. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the track record of its management team, in order to make a well-informed buy.
If you'd like to know more about Palfinger as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. At Simply Wall St, we found 1 warning sign for Palfinger and we think they deserve your attention.
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About WBAG:PAL
Good value with adequate balance sheet.
