At $60.48, Is It Time To Buy WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK)?

WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK) saw significant share price volatility over the past couple of months on the NYSE, rising to the highs of $67.33 and falling to the lows of $58.42. This high level of volatility gives investors the opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at an artificially low price. A question to answer is whether WestRock's current trading price of $60.48 reflective of the actual value of the large-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at WestRock’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 WestRock

Is WestRock still cheap?

Great news for investors – WestRock is still trading at a fairly cheap price. My valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is $98.99, but it is currently trading at US$60.48 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. However, given that WestRock’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 WestRock?

Future outlook is an important aspect when you’re looking at buying a stock, especially if you are an investor looking for growth in your portfolio. 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. Though in the case of WestRock, it is expected to deliver a highly negative earnings growth in the next few years, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. It appears that risk of future uncertainty is high, at least in the near term.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Although WRK is currently undervalued, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. I recommend you think about whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to WRK, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on WRK for some time, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you research further into the stock. Given its current undervaluation, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.

Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on WestRock. You can find everything you need to know about WestRock in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in WestRock, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.

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