Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Vibra Energia S.A. (BVMF:VBBR3)?

Vibra Energia S.A. (BVMF:VBBR3), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the BOVESPA over the last few months, increasing to R$25.39 at one point, and dropping to the lows of R$20.98. 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 Vibra Energia's current trading price of R$21.40 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 Vibra Energia’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

Check out our latest analysis for Vibra Energia

What's the opportunity in Vibra Energia?

The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to my valuation model. It’s trading around 16.93% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Vibra Energia today, you’d be paying a relatively reasonable price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is R$18.30, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. In addition to this, Vibra Energia has a low beta, which suggests its share price is less volatile than the wider market.

Can we expect growth from Vibra Energia?

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. 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. Though in the case of Vibra Energia, it is expected to deliver a highly negative earnings growth in the next few years, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. It appears that risk of future uncertainty is high, at least in the near term.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Currently, VBBR3 appears to be trading around its fair value, but given the uncertainty from negative returns in the future, this could be the right time to de-risk your portfolio. Is your current exposure to the stock optimal for your total portfolio? And is the opportunity cost of holding a negative-outlook stock too high? Before you make a decision on the stock, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on VBBR3 for a while, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. The price seems to be trading at fair value, which means there’s less benefit from mispricing. In addition to this, the negative growth outlook increases the risk of holding the stock. However, there are also other important factors we haven’t considered today, which can help gel your views on VBBR3 should the price fluctuate below its true value.

If you'd like to know more about Vibra Energia as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Our analysis shows 4 warning signs for Vibra Energia (3 are potentially serious!) and we strongly recommend you look at them before investing.

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