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At US$51.18, Is It Time To Put CDK Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDK) On Your Watch List?

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CDK Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDK), which is in the software business, and is based in United States, saw significant share price movement during recent months on the NASDAQGS, rising to highs of $62.39 and falling to the lows of $47.35. 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 CDK Global's current trading price of $51.18 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 CDK Global’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

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What is CDK Global worth?

Great news for investors – CDK Global is still trading at a fairly cheap price. 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 CDK Global’s ratio of 17.31x is below its peer average of 51.78x, which suggests the stock is undervalued compared to the Software industry. What’s more interesting is that, CDK Global’s share price is quite stable, which could mean two things: firstly, it may take the share price a while to move to its intrinsic value, and secondly, there may be less chances to buy low in the future once it reaches that value. This is because the stock is less volatile than the wider market given its low beta.

What kind of growth will CDK Global generate?

NasdaqGS:CDK Past and Future Earnings, July 8th 2019
NasdaqGS:CDK Past and Future Earnings, July 8th 2019

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. CDK Global’s earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 21%, indicating a highly optimistic future ahead. This should lead to more robust cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Since CDK is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to accumulate more of your holdings in the stock. With a positive outlook on the horizon, it seems like this growth has not yet been fully factored into the share price. However, there are also other factors such as financial health to consider, which could explain the current undervaluation.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on CDK for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its buoyant future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy CDK. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the track record of its management team, in order to make a well-informed investment decision.

Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on CDK Global. You can find everything you need to know about CDK Global in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in CDK Global, 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 NasdaqGS:CDK

CDK Global

CDK Global, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated data and technology solutions to the automotive, heavy truck, recreation, and heavy equipment industries in the United States and internationally.

Fair value with moderate growth potential.

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