At kr85.75, Is It Time To Put Byggmax Group AB (publ) (STO:BMAX) On Your Watch List?

Byggmax Group AB (publ) (STO:BMAX), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of over 20% in the past couple of months on the OM. As a small cap stock, hardly covered by any analysts, 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 I will analyse the most recent data on Byggmax Group’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

View our latest analysis for Byggmax Group

Is Byggmax Group still cheap?

Good news, investors! Byggmax Group is still a bargain right now according to my price multiple model, which compares the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average. In this instance, I’ve used the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio given that there is not enough information to reliably forecast the stock’s cash flows. I find that Byggmax Group’s ratio of 7.83x is below its peer average of 23.57x, which indicates the stock is trading at a lower price compared to the Specialty Retail industry. What’s more interesting is that, Byggmax Group’s share price is quite volatile, which gives us more chances to buy since the share price could sink lower (or rise higher) in the future. 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 Byggmax Group 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 Byggmax Group, at least in the near future.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Although BMAX is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, 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 BMAX, 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 an eye on BMAX for a while, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you research further into the stock. Given its current price multiple, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.

With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. For example, we've found that Byggmax Group has 2 warning signs (1 makes us a bit uncomfortable!) that deserve your attention before going any further with your analysis.

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