Should You Think About Buying Kernel Holding S.A. (WSE:KER) Now?

Kernel Holding S.A. (WSE:KER), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the WSE over the last few months. As a small cap stock, which tends to lack high analyst coverage, there is generally more of an opportunity for mispricing as there is less activity to push the stock closer to fair value. Is there still an opportunity here to buy? Let’s examine Kernel Holding’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

See our latest analysis for Kernel Holding

What is Kernel Holding worth?

The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to my valuation model. It’s trading around 19% below my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Kernel Holding today, you’d be paying a reasonable price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is PLN76.23, then there’s not much of an upside to gain from mispricing. What's more, Kernel Holding’s share price may be more stable over time (relative to the market), as indicated by its low beta.

What kind of growth will Kernel Holding generate?

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. However, with an extremely negative double-digit change in profit expected over the next couple of years, near-term growth is certainly not a driver of a buy decision. It seems like high uncertainty is on the cards for Kernel Holding, at least in the near future.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? KER seems fairly priced right now, but given the uncertainty from negative returns in the future, this could be the right time to de-risk your portfolio. Is your current exposure to the stock beneficial for your total portfolio? And is the opportunity cost of holding a negative-outlook stock too high? Before you make a decision on the stock, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on KER for a while, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. The price seems to be trading at fair value, which means there’s less benefit from mispricing. In addition to this, the negative growth outlook increases the risk of holding the stock. However, there are also other important factors we haven’t considered today, which can help crystalize your views on KER should the price fluctuate below its true value.

Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. To help with this, we've discovered 3 warning signs (1 is potentially serious!) that you ought to be aware of before buying any shares in Kernel Holding.

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