Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Jabil Inc. (NYSE:JBL)?

Jabil Inc. (NYSE:JBL) saw a significant share price rise of 28% in the past couple of months on the NYSE. The recent jump in the share price has meant that the company is trading at close to its 52-week high. As a large-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, what if the stock is still a bargain? Let’s take a look at Jabil’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

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What's The Opportunity In Jabil?

Good news, investors! Jabil is still a bargain right now. Our valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is $242.34, which is above what the market is valuing the company at the moment. This indicates a potential opportunity to buy low. However, given that Jabil’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.

What does the future of Jabil look like?

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. However, with an extremely negative double-digit change in profit expected over the next couple of years, near-term growth is certainly not a driver of a buy decision. It seems like high uncertainty is on the cards for Jabil, at least in the near future.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? Although JBL is currently undervalued, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. We recommend you think about whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to JBL, 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 an eye on JBL for a while, but hesitant on making the leap, we 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.

So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Jabil at this point in time. For instance, we've identified 4 warning signs for Jabil (1 is significant) you should be familiar with.

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