When Should You Buy IWG plc (LON:IWG)?

IWG plc (LON:IWG), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during recent months on the LSE, rising to highs of UK£2.51 and falling to the lows of UK£1.58. Some share price movements can give investors a better opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at a lower price. A question to answer is whether IWG's current trading price of UK£1.58 reflective of the actual value of the small-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at IWG’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

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Is IWG Still Cheap?

The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to my valuation model. It’s trading around 5.51% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy IWG today, you’d be paying a relatively fair price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth £1.50, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. Is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since IWG’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 IWG look like?

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. In IWG's case, its revenues over the next few years are expected to grow by 39%, indicating a highly optimistic future ahead. If expense does not increase by the same rate, or higher, this top line growth should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? IWG’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 tabs on IWG, 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 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 IWG from their most recent forecasts. Luckily, you can check out what analysts are forecasting by clicking here.

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