Is Northern Data AG (FRA:NB2) Potentially Undervalued?

While Northern Data AG (FRA:NB2) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share price movement during recent months on the DB, rising to highs of €15.56 and falling to the lows of €5.52. 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 Northern Data's current trading price of €5.78 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 Northern Data’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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What's The Opportunity In Northern Data?

Good news, investors! Northern Data is still a bargain right now according to my price multiple model, which compares the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average. I’ve used the price-to-earnings ratio in this instance because there’s not enough visibility to forecast its cash flows. The stock’s ratio of 0.48x is currently well-below the industry average of 24.98x, meaning that it is trading at a cheaper price relative to its peers. What’s more interesting is that, Northern Data’s share price is quite stable, which could mean two things: firstly, it may take the share price a while to move closer to its industry peers, and secondly, there may be less chances to buy low in the future once it reaches that value. This is because the stock is less volatile than the wider market given its low beta.

Can we expect growth from Northern Data?

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. 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 Northern Data, at least in the near future.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? Although NB2 is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, the negative profit outlook does bring on some uncertainty, which equates to higher risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to NB2, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on NB2 for some time, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you research further into the stock. Given its current price multiple, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.

With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. You'd be interested to know, that we found 4 warning signs for Northern Data and you'll want to know about them.

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