Shangri-La Asia Limited (HKG:69), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the SEHK. As a well-established company, which tends to be well-covered by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Shangri-La Asia’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.
See our latest analysis for Shangri-La Asia
What is Shangri-La Asia worth?
Great news for investors – Shangri-La Asia is still trading at a fairly cheap price. According to my valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is HK$11.43, but it is currently trading at HK$7.62 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. Although, there may be another chance to buy again in the future. This is because Shangri-La Asia’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.
Can we expect growth from Shangri-La Asia?
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 62% over the next year, the near-term future seems bright for Shangri-La Asia. 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 69 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 capital structure to consider, which could explain the current undervaluation.
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on 69 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 69. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to make a well-informed buy.
So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Shangri-La Asia at this point in time. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 1 warning sign with Shangri-La Asia, and understanding it should be part of your investment process.
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About SEHK:69
Shangri-La Asia
An investment holding company, develops, owns/leases, operates, and manages hotels and associated properties worldwide.
Undervalued with moderate growth potential.