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Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Ingersoll-Rand Plc (NYSE:IR)?

Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Ingersoll-Rand Plc (NYSE:IR). The company's stock saw significant share price movement during recent months on the NYSE, rising to highs of US$127 and falling to the lows of US$113. 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 Ingersoll-Rand's current trading price of US$122 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 Ingersoll-Rand’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

Check out our latest analysis for Ingersoll-Rand

What is Ingersoll-Rand worth?

According to my valuation model, the stock is currently overvalued by about 23%, trading at US$122 compared to my intrinsic value of $99.31. This means that the buying opportunity has probably disappeared for now. But, is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Given that Ingersoll-Rand’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 Ingersoll-Rand?

NYSE:IR Past and Future Earnings, October 29th 2019
NYSE:IR Past and Future Earnings, October 29th 2019

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 25% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for Ingersoll-Rand. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? IR’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading above its fair value. At this current price, shareholders may be asking a different question – should I sell? If you believe IR should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards its real value can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on IR for a while, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its true value, which means there’s no upside from mispricing. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for IR, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

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

We aim to bring you long-term focused research analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material.

If you spot an error that warrants correction, please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned. Thank you for reading.

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