When Should You Buy Beijer Alma AB (publ) (STO:BEIA B)?

While Beijer Alma AB (publ) (STO:BEIA B) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the OM. The recent share price gains has brought the company back closer to its yearly peak. 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? Today we will analyse the most recent data on Beijer Alma’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

See our latest analysis for Beijer Alma

Is Beijer Alma Still Cheap?

The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to our valuation model. It’s trading around 8.6% below our intrinsic value, which means if you buy Beijer Alma today, you’d be paying a reasonable price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is SEK228.74, then there’s not much of an upside to gain from mispricing. Is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since Beijer Alma’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 kind of growth will Beijer Alma generate?

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. 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. Beijer Alma's earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 46%, 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 BEIA B’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 financial strength of the company. 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 BEIA B, now may not be the most optimal 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.

In light of this, if you'd like to do more analysis on the company, it's vital to be informed of the risks involved. For example - Beijer Alma has 2 warning signs we think you should be aware of.

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