Is Barco NV (EBR:BAR) Potentially Undervalued?

While Barco NV (EBR:BAR) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share price movement during recent months on the ENXTBR, rising to highs of €24.42 and falling to the lows of €19.19. 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 Barco's current trading price of €19.19 reflective of the actual value of the mid-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Barco’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

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What is Barco worth?

Great news for investors – Barco is still trading at a fairly cheap price. My valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is €30.58, which is above what the market is valuing the company at the moment. This indicates a potential opportunity to buy low. However, given that Barco’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 Barco look like?

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. In Barco's case, its revenues over the next few years are expected to grow by 52%, indicating a highly optimistic future ahead. If expense does not increase by the same rate, or higher, this top line growth should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Since BAR is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to accumulate more of 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 financial health to consider, which could explain the current undervaluation.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on BAR 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 BAR. 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 buy.

So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Barco at this point in time. For example - Barco has 2 warning signs we think you should be aware of.

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