Is It Time To Consider Buying Enghouse Systems Limited (TSE:ENGH)?
Enghouse Systems Limited (TSE:ENGH), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the TSX. As a small cap stock, which tends to lack high analyst coverage, there is generally more of an opportunity for mispricing as there is less activity to push the stock closer to fair value. Is there still an opportunity here to buy? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Enghouse Systems’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.
Check out our latest analysis for Enghouse Systems
Is Enghouse Systems still cheap?
Great news for investors – Enghouse Systems is still trading at a fairly cheap price. My valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is CA$43.77, but it is currently trading at CA$27.87 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. Another thing to keep in mind is that Enghouse Systems’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.
Can we expect growth from Enghouse Systems?
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. Though in the case of Enghouse Systems, it is expected to deliver a negative earnings growth of -11%, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. It appears that risk of future uncertainty is high, at least in the near term.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? Although ENGH 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 ENGH, 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 ENGH 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.
So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Enghouse Systems at this point in time. Be aware that Enghouse Systems is showing 2 warning signs in our investment analysis and 1 of those is a bit concerning...
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