At US$71.88, Is Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) Worth Looking At Closely?

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during recent months on the NYSE, rising to highs of US$83.29 and falling to the lows of US$69.36. Some share price movements can give investors a better opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at a lower price. A question to answer is whether Hyatt Hotels' current trading price of US$71.88 reflective of the actual value of the mid-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Hyatt Hotels’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

See our latest analysis for Hyatt Hotels

What's the opportunity in Hyatt Hotels?

The stock is currently trading at US$71.88 on the share market, which means it is overvalued by 36% compared to my intrinsic value of $52.86. Not the best news for investors looking to buy! If you like the stock, you may want to keep an eye out for a potential price decline in the future. Given that Hyatt Hotels’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 another chance to buy in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.

Can we expect growth from Hyatt Hotels?

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 73% over the next year, the near-term future seems bright for Hyatt Hotels. 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 well and truly priced in H’s positive outlook, with shares trading above its fair value. At this current price, shareholders may be asking a different question – should I sell? If you believe H should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards its real value can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on H for a while, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its true value, which means there’s no upside from mispricing. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for H, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors 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. When we did our research, we found 2 warning signs for Hyatt Hotels (1 makes us a bit uncomfortable!) that we believe deserve your full attention.

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