What Is UFP Industries, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UFPI) Share Price Doing?

UFP Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFPI), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the NASDAQGS over the last few months. As a US$3.6b market cap stock, it seems odd UFP Industries is not more well-covered by analysts. However, this is not necessarily a bad thing given that there are less eyes on the stock to push it closer to fair value. Is there still an opportunity to buy? Let’s examine UFP Industries’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

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Is UFP Industries still cheap?

According to my valuation model, UFP Industries seems to be fairly priced at around 5.5% below my intrinsic value, which means if you buy UFP Industries today, you’d be paying a reasonable price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is $60.18, then there isn’t much room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. So, is there another chance to buy low in the future? Given that UFP Industries’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 an opportunity to buy later on. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.

Can we expect growth from UFP Industries?

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. With profit expected to grow by 26% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for UFP Industries. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? UFPI’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the track record of its management team. 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 UFPI, now may not be the most advantageous 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 further examining other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

It can be quite valuable to consider what analysts expect for UFP Industries from their most recent forecasts. Luckily, you can check out what analysts are forecasting by clicking here.

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