Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Multiconsult ASA (OB:MULTI)?

Multiconsult ASA (OB:MULTI), 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 OB. Less-covered, small caps sees more of an opportunity for mispricing due to the lack of information available to the public, which can be a good thing. So, could the stock still be trading at a low price relative to its actual value? Let’s examine Multiconsult’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

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What's the opportunity in Multiconsult?

The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to my valuation model. It’s trading around 7.7% below my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Multiconsult today, you’d be paying a reasonable price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is NOK195.01, then there isn’t much room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. Is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since Multiconsult’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 Multiconsult look like?

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. Multiconsult's earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 38%, 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 MULTI’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 track record of its management team. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at the stock? Will you have enough conviction to buy should the price fluctuates below the true value?

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on MULTI, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the optimistic prospect 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.

So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Multiconsult at this point in time. For example, we've discovered 1 warning sign that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of Multiconsult.

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