At AU$171, Is It Time To Put Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) On Your Watch List?

Let's talk about the popular Xero Limited (ASX:XRO). The company's shares received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the ASX over the last few months. The recent share price gains has brought the company back closer to its yearly peak. As a large-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? Today we will analyse the most recent data on Xero’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

View our latest analysis for Xero

What Is Xero Worth?

The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to our valuation model. It’s trading around 14.86% above our intrinsic value, which means if you buy Xero today, you’d be paying a relatively fair price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is A$148.87, there’s only an insignificant downside when the price falls to its real value. What's more, Xero’s share price may be more stable over time (relative to the market), as indicated by its low beta.

Can we expect growth from Xero?

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. Xero'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? It seems like the market has already priced in XRO’s positive outlook, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the financial strength of the company. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at the stock? Will you have enough confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below its fair value?

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on XRO, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for the company, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

It can be quite valuable to consider what analysts expect for Xero from their most recent forecasts. At Simply Wall St, we have the analysts estimates which you can view by clicking here.

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