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Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN)?

Let's talk about the popular Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN). The company's shares saw significant share price movement during recent months on the NYSE, rising to highs of US$12.50 and falling to the lows of US$10.06. 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 Lumen Technologies' current trading price of US$10.68 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 Lumen Technologies’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

View our latest analysis for Lumen Technologies

What's The Opportunity In Lumen Technologies?

Great news for investors – Lumen Technologies is still trading at a fairly cheap price. My valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is $14.29, which is above what the market is valuing the company at the moment. This indicates a potential opportunity to buy low. Another thing to keep in mind is that Lumen Technologies’s share price may be quite stable relative to the rest of the market, as indicated by its low beta. This means that if you believe the current share price should move towards its intrinsic value over time, a low beta could suggest it is not likely to reach that level anytime soon, and once it’s there, it may be hard to fall back down into an attractive buying range again.

What kind of growth will Lumen Technologies generate?

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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. 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 Lumen Technologies, at least in the near future.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? Although LUMN is currently undervalued, the negative outlook does bring on some uncertainty, which equates to higher risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to LUMN, 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 tabs on LUMN for some time, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you dig deeper 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.

If you'd like to know more about Lumen Technologies as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 3 warning signs for Lumen Technologies (of which 2 can't be ignored!) you should know about.

If you are no longer interested in Lumen Technologies, you can use our free platform to see our list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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