Stock Analysis
Konecranes Plc (HEL:KCR), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the HLSE gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of weeks. With many analysts covering the mid-cap stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock’s share price. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Konecranes’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.
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According to my valuation model, Konecranes seems to be fairly priced at around 14% below my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Konecranes today, you’d be paying a reasonable price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth €34.75, then there’s not much of an upside to gain from mispricing. Is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since Konecranes’s share price is quite volatile, we could potentially see it sink lower (or rise higher) in the future, giving us another chance to buy. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.
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 56% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for Konecranes. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.
Are you a shareholder? It seems like the market has already priced in KCR’s positive outlook, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the financial strength of the company. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at the stock? Will you have enough conviction to buy should the price fluctuates below the true value?
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on KCR, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for the company, which means it’s worth further examining other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.
With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. To that end, you should learn about the 2 warning signs we've spotted with Konecranes (including 1 which can't be ignored).
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Konecranes Plc manufactures, sells, and services cranes, lifting equipment, and machine tools worldwide.
Fair value with moderate growth potential.
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