Is It Too Late To Consider Buying ENGIE SA (EPA:ENGI)?

Today we're going to take a look at the well-established ENGIE SA (EPA:ENGI). The company's stock saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the ENXTPA. As a large-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, what if the stock is still a bargain? Today I will analyse the most recent data on ENGIE’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

See our latest analysis for ENGIE

What's the opportunity in ENGIE?

According to my valuation model, ENGIE seems to be fairly priced at around 5.7% below my intrinsic value, which means if you buy ENGIE today, you’d be paying a fair price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is €13.69, then there’s not much of an upside to gain from mispricing. Is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since ENGIE’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 ENGIE look like?

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. With profit expected to more than double over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for ENGIE. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? ENGI’s optimistic 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 an eye on ENGI, now may not be the most optimal time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for the company, 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 ENGIE, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. For example, we've discovered 3 warning signs that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of ENGIE.

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