Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR), which is in the tobacco business, and is based in United States, saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the NYSE over the last few months. 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? Let’s examine Vector Group’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.
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Is Vector Group still cheap?
Vector Group is currently overpriced based on my relative valuation model. 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 Vector Group’s ratio of 30.01x is above its peer average of 16.88x, which suggests the stock is overvalued compared to the Tobacco industry. Furthermore, Vector Group’s share price also seems relatively stable compared to the rest of the market, as indicated by its low beta. If you believe the share price should eventually reach its true value, a low beta could suggest it is unlikely to rapidly do so anytime soon, and once it’s there, it may be hard to fall back down into an attractive buying range.Can we expect growth from Vector Group?
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? It seems like the market has well and truly priced in VGR’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 VGR 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 VGR for a while, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its industry peers, which means it is likely that there is no more upside from mispricing. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for VGR, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.
Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on Vector Group. You can find everything you need to know about Vector Group in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in Vector Group, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.
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About NYSE:VGR
Vector Group
Through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the United States.
Solid track record average dividend payer.
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