WANdisco plc (LON:WAND), which is in the software business, and is based in United Kingdom, received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the AIM 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, what if the stock is still a bargain? Let’s take a look at WANdisco’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.
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Is WANdisco still cheap?
The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to my valuation model. It’s trading around 13.05% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy WANdisco today, you’d be paying a relatively fair price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is £4.12, there’s only an insignificant downside when the price falls to its real value. Although, there may be an opportunity to buy in the future. This is because WANdisco’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 WANdisco 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. In the upcoming year, WANdisco’s earnings are expected to increase by 44%, 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 WAND’s positive outlook, 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 WAND, now may not be the most advantageous 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.
Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on WANdisco. You can find everything you need to know about WANdisco in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in WANdisco, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.
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