Should You Think About Buying Victrex plc (LON:VCT) Now?

Victrex plc (LON:VCT), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the LSE. As a mid-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, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Let’s take a look at Victrex’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

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Is Victrex still cheap?

According to my valuation model, Victrex seems to be fairly priced at around 4.09% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Victrex today, you’d be paying a relatively reasonable price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is £19.92, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. Furthermore, Victrex’s low beta implies that the stock is less volatile than the wider market.

What kind of growth will Victrex generate?

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. 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. Though in the case of Victrex, it is expected to deliver a relatively unexciting earnings growth of 8.0%, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. Growth doesn’t appear to be a main reason for a buy decision for the company, at least in the near term.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? VCT’s 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 financial strength of the company. 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 VCT, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the positive outlook means it’s worth further examining other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

It can be quite valuable to consider what analysts expect for Victrex from their most recent forecasts. Luckily, you can check out what analysts are forecasting by clicking here.

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