Is It Time To Consider Buying Eiffage SA (EPA:FGR)?

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Let's talk about the popular Eiffage SA (EPA:FGR). The company's shares received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the ENXTPA over the last few months, increasing to €93.26 at one point, and dropping to the lows of €84.5. 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 Eiffage's current trading price of €90.08 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 Eiffage’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

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Is Eiffage still cheap?

According to my valuation model, Eiffage seems to be fairly priced at around 12% below my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Eiffage today, you’d be paying a fair price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth €102.31, then there’s not much of an upside to gain from mispricing. In addition to this, Eiffage has a low beta, which suggests its share price is less volatile than the wider market.

Can we expect growth from Eiffage?

ENXTPA:FGR Past and Future Earnings, July 5th 2019
ENXTPA:FGR Past and Future Earnings, July 5th 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. Eiffage’s earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 28%, indicating a highly optimistic future ahead. This should lead to more robust cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? FGR’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the track record of its management team. 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 FGR, now may not be the most optimal time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the positive outlook 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.

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

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