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Should You Think About Buying Medica Group Plc (LON:MGP) Now?

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Medica Group Plc (LON:MGP), is not the largest company out there, but it led the LSE gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of weeks. 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, what if the stock is still a bargain? Let’s take a look at Medica Group’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

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What's the opportunity in Medica Group?

Great news for investors – Medica Group is still trading at a fairly cheap price. My valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is £1.58, which is above what the market is valuing the company at the moment. This indicates a potential opportunity to buy low. Medica Group’s share price also seems relatively stable compared to the rest of the market, as indicated by its low beta. If you believe the share price should eventually reach its true value, a low beta could suggest it is unlikely to rapidly do so anytime soon, and once it’s there, it may be hard to fall back down into an attractive buying range.

Can we expect growth from Medica Group?

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LSE:MGP Earnings and Revenue Growth December 3rd 2020

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 grow by 78% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for Medica Group. 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? Since MGP is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to accumulate more of your holdings in the stock. With an optimistic outlook on the horizon, it seems like this growth has not yet been fully factored into the share price. However, there are also other factors such as financial health to consider, which could explain the current undervaluation.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on MGP for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its buoyant future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy MGP. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the track record of its management team, in order to make a well-informed buy.

If you want to dive deeper into Medica Group, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Medica Group you should know about.

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