Should You Think About Buying Fnac Darty SA (EPA:FNAC) Now?

While Fnac Darty SA (EPA:FNAC) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the ENXTPA over the last few months. As a stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Fnac Darty’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

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What's the opportunity in Fnac Darty?

The share price seems sensible at the moment according to my price multiple model, where I compare 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 15.03x is currently trading in-line with its industry peers’ ratio, which means if you buy Fnac Darty today, you’d be paying a relatively sensible price for it. Although, there may be an opportunity to buy in the future. This is because Fnac Darty’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.

What kind of growth will Fnac Darty generate?

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. Fnac Darty's earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 73%, 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 already priced in FNAC’s positive outlook, with shares trading around industry price multiples. 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 FNAC? Will you have enough conviction to buy should the price fluctuate below the industry PE ratio?

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on FNAC, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around industry price multiples. However, the optimistic forecast is encouraging for FNAC, which 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.

If you want to dive deeper into Fnac Darty, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 2 warning signs with Fnac Darty, and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

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