Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA)?

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Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA), which is in the construction business, and is based in United States, saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the NYSE. 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. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Let’s take a look at Granite Construction’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

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Is Granite Construction still cheap?

Good news, investors! Granite Construction is still a bargain right now. According to my valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is $89.53, but it is currently trading at US$47.32 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. Although, there may be another chance to buy again in the future. This is because Granite Construction’s beta (a measure of share price volatility) is high, meaning its price movements will be exaggerated relative to the rest of the market. If the market is bearish, the company's shares will likely fall by more than the rest of the market, providing a prime buying opportunity.

What kind of growth will Granite Construction generate?

NYSE:GVA Past and Future Earnings, July 4th 2019
NYSE:GVA Past and Future Earnings, July 4th 2019

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. Granite Construction’s earnings over the next few years are expected to double, indicating a very optimistic future ahead. This should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Since GVA is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to accumulate more of your holdings in the stock. With an optimistic 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 GVA for a while, now might be the time to enter the stock. Its buoyant future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy GVA. 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 buy.

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

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