Should You Investigate Century Plyboards (India) Limited (NSE:CENTURYPLY) At ₹411?

Century Plyboards (India) Limited (NSE:CENTURYPLY), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the NSEI over the last few months. With many analysts covering the stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock’s share price. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Let’s examine Century Plyboards (India)’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

See our latest analysis for Century Plyboards (India)

What is Century Plyboards (India) worth?

According to my price multiple model, where I compare the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average, the stock currently looks expensive. I’ve used the price-to-earnings ratio in this instance because there’s not enough visibility to forecast its cash flows. The stock’s ratio of 64.4x is currently well-above the industry average of 15.32x, meaning that it is trading at a more expensive price relative to its peers. But, is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Given that Century Plyboards (India)’s share is fairly volatile (i.e. its price movements are magnified relative to the rest of the market) this could mean the price can sink lower, giving us another chance to buy in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.

What does the future of Century Plyboards (India) 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. Century Plyboards (India)'s earnings over the next few years are expected to double, indicating a very optimistic future ahead. This should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? CENTURYPLY’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading above industry price multiples. At this current price, shareholders may be asking a different question – should I sell? If you believe CENTURYPLY should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards the industry PE ratio can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on CENTURYPLY for a while, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its industry peers, which means it is likely that there is no more upside from mispricing. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for CENTURYPLY, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

If you want to dive deeper into Century Plyboards (India), you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 1 warning sign with Century Plyboards (India), and understanding it should be part of your investment process.

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