At CA$118, Is It Time To Put FirstService Corporation (TSE:FSV) On Your Watch List?

FirstService Corporation (TSE:FSV), which is in the real estate business, and is based in Canada, saw significant share price movement during recent months on the TSX, rising to highs of CA$142 and falling to the lows of CA$114. 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 FirstService's current trading price of CA$118 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 FirstService’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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Is FirstService still cheap?

The stock is currently trading at CA$118 on the share market, which means it is overvalued by 40% compared to my intrinsic value of CA$83.97. This means that the buying opportunity has probably disappeared for now. Furthermore, FirstService’s share price also seems relatively stable compared to the rest of the market, as indicated by its low beta. If you believe the share price should eventually reach its true value, a low beta could suggest it is unlikely to rapidly do so anytime soon, and once it’s there, it may be hard to fall back down into an attractive buying range.

Can we expect growth from FirstService?

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. In the upcoming year, FirstService’s earnings are expected to increase by 97%, indicating a highly optimistic future ahead. This should lead to more robust cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? It seems like the market has well and truly priced in FSV’s positive outlook, with shares trading above its fair value. However, this brings up another question – is now the right time to sell? If you believe FSV should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards its real value can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on FSV for a while, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its true value, which means there’s no upside from mispricing. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for FSV, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on FirstService. You can find everything you need to know about FirstService in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in FirstService, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.

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