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Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Magazine Luiza S.A. (BVMF:MGLU3)?

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While Magazine Luiza S.A. (BVMF:MGLU3) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the BOVESPA gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of weeks. While good news for shareholders, the company has traded much higher in the past year. With many analysts covering the stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock’s share price. However, what if the stock is still a bargain? Let’s take a look at Magazine Luiza’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

See our latest analysis for Magazine Luiza

What Is Magazine Luiza Worth?

Good news, investors! Magazine Luiza is still a bargain right now. According to our valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is R$20.49, which is above what the market is valuing the company at the moment. This indicates a potential opportunity to buy low. However, given that Magazine Luiza’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.

Can we expect growth from Magazine Luiza?

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BOVESPA:MGLU3 Earnings and Revenue Growth July 15th 2024

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. With revenues expected to grow by a double-digit 17% over the next couple of years, the outlook is positive for Magazine Luiza. If the level of expenses is able to be maintained, 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 MGLU3 is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to accumulate more of your holdings in the stock. With a positive 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 MGLU3 for a while, now might be the time to enter the stock. Its prosperous future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy MGLU3. 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.

Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. Our analysis shows 2 warning signs for Magazine Luiza (1 can't be ignored!) and we strongly recommend you look at them before investing.

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