Inmobiliaria del Sur, S.A. (BME:ISUR), is not the largest company out there, but it led the BME gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of weeks. As a small cap stock, hardly covered by any analysts, there is generally more of an opportunity for mispricing as there is less activity to push the stock closer to fair value. Is there still an opportunity here to buy? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Inmobiliaria del Sur’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.
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What's the opportunity in Inmobiliaria del Sur?
Good news, investors! Inmobiliaria del Sur 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 6.37x is currently well-below the industry average of 28.88x, meaning that it is trading at a cheaper price relative to its peers. Another thing to keep in mind is that Inmobiliaria del Sur’s share price is quite stable relative to the rest of the market, as indicated by its low beta. This means that if you believe the current share price should move towards its industry peers, a low beta could suggest it is not likely to reach that level anytime soon, and once it’s there, it may be hard to fall back down into an attractive buying range again.
Can we expect growth from Inmobiliaria del Sur?
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. 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 Inmobiliaria del Sur, at least in the near future.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? Although ISUR 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 ISUR, 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 an eye on ISUR for a while, 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.
So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. For instance, we've identified 4 warning signs for Inmobiliaria del Sur (2 are potentially serious) you should be familiar with.
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About BME:ISUR
Inmobiliaria del Sur
Operates as a property development and management company in Spain.
Good value average dividend payer.
