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Should You Investigate Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE:PRIM) At US$32.21?

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Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE:PRIM), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the NYSE. With many analysts covering the stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock’s share price. However, what if the stock is still a bargain? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Primoris Services’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

View our latest analysis for Primoris Services

Is Primoris Services Still Cheap?

According to my valuation model, Primoris Services seems to be fairly priced at around 8.3% below my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Primoris Services today, you’d be paying a reasonable price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth $35.11, 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 Primoris Services’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 Primoris Services?

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NYSE:PRIM Earnings and Revenue Growth December 12th 2023

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. With profit expected to grow by 39% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for Primoris Services. 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? It seems like the market has already priced in PRIM’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 track record of its management team. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at the stock? Will you have enough confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below its fair value?

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on PRIM, 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 diving deeper into other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

If you want to dive deeper into Primoris Services, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. To that end, you should learn about the 2 warning signs we've spotted with Primoris Services (including 1 which is a bit unpleasant).

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