Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Aroundtown SA (ETR:AT1)?

Aroundtown SA (ETR:AT1), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of over 20% in the past couple of months on the XTRA. As a mid-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Let’s examine Aroundtown’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

Check out our latest analysis for Aroundtown

What Is Aroundtown Worth?

The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to my valuation model. It’s trading around 1.80% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Aroundtown today, you’d be paying a relatively reasonable price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is €2.76, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. Although, there may be an opportunity to buy in the future. This is because Aroundtown’s beta (a measure of share price volatility) is high, meaning its price movements will be exaggerated relative to the rest of the market. If the market is bearish, the company’s shares will likely fall by more than the rest of the market, providing a prime buying opportunity.

Can we expect growth from Aroundtown?

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. However, with an extremely negative double-digit change in profit expected over the next couple of years, near-term growth is certainly not a driver of a buy decision. It seems like high uncertainty is on the cards for Aroundtown, at least in the near future.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? AT1 seems fairly priced right now, but given the uncertainty from negative returns in the future, this could be the right time to reduce the risk in 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 AT1 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. Furthermore, 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 crystalize your views on AT1 should the price fluctuate below its true value.

So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. When we did our research, we found 6 warning signs for Aroundtown (2 are concerning!) that we believe deserve your full attention.

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