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Bilfinger SE (FRA:GBF), which is in the commercial services business, and is based in Germany, saw significant share price movement during recent months on the DB, rising to highs of €34.44 and falling to the lows of €24.56. 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 Bilfinger’s current trading price of €24.56 reflective of the actual value of the small-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Bilfinger’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 Bilfinger still cheap?
The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to my valuation model. It’s trading around 4.25% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Bilfinger today, you’d be paying a relatively reasonable price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth €23.56, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. Is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since Bilfinger’s share price is quite volatile, we could potentially see it sink lower (or rise higher) in the future, giving us another chance to buy. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.
What does the future of Bilfinger 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. Though in the case of Bilfinger, it is expected to deliver a relatively unexciting top-line growth of 7.1% in the next few years, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. Growth doesn’t appear to be a main reason for a buy decision for the company, at least in the near term.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? GBF’s future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the track record of its management team. 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 GBF, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the positive outlook 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.
Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on Bilfinger. You can find everything you need to know about Bilfinger in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in Bilfinger, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.
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