Is Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) Potentially Undervalued?

While Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it led the NASDAQGS gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of weeks. As a stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Let’s examine Patrick Industries’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

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Is Patrick Industries Still Cheap?

The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to my valuation model. It’s trading around 8.4% below my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Patrick Industries today, you’d be paying a reasonable price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth $84.37, then there isn’t much room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. Although, there may be an opportunity to buy in the future. This is because Patrick Industries’s beta (a measure of share price volatility) is high, meaning its price movements will be exaggerated relative to the rest of the market. If the market is bearish, the company’s shares will likely fall by more than the rest of the market, providing a prime buying opportunity.

What kind of growth will Patrick Industries generate?

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

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? PATK 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 an eye on PATK for a while, now may not be the most optimal 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 gel your views on PATK should the price fluctuate below its true value.

If you want to dive deeper into Patrick Industries, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. For example, we've found that Patrick Industries has 4 warning signs (1 is a bit unpleasant!) that deserve your attention before going any further with your analysis.

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