Why Atende S.A. (WSE:ATD) Could Be Worth Watching

While Atende S.A. (WSE:ATD) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it led the WSE gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of weeks. Less-covered, small caps tend to present 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 take a look at Atende’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

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Is Atende still cheap?

Good news, investors! Atende is still a bargain right now. According to my valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is PLN7.55, but it is currently trading at zł5.76 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. However, given that Atende’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 Atende look like?

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 expected decline of -5.1% in revenues over the next year, short term growth isn’t a driver for a buy decision for Atende. This certainty tips the risk-return scale towards higher risk.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Although ATD is currently undervalued, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. I recommend you think about whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to ATD, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on ATD for some time, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you dig deeper into the stock. Given its current undervaluation, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.

So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 4 warning signs with Atende, and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

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