Why Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (TSE:HDI) Could Be Worth Watching

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Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (TSE:HDI), which is in the trade distributors business, and is based in Canada, saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the TSX. As a stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, what if the stock is still a bargain? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Hardwoods Distribution’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

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Is Hardwoods Distribution still cheap?

Great news for investors – Hardwoods Distribution is still trading at a fairly cheap price. According to my valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is CA$18.08, but it is currently trading at CA$12.82 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. Hardwoods Distribution’s share price also seems relatively stable compared to the rest of the market, as indicated by its low beta. If you believe the share price should eventually reach its true value, a low beta could suggest it is unlikely to rapidly do so anytime soon, and once it’s there, it may be hard to fall back down into an attractive buying range.

What does the future of Hardwoods Distribution look like?

TSX:HDI Past and Future Earnings, May 1st 2019
TSX:HDI Past and Future Earnings, May 1st 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. 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 a double-digit 15% over the next couple of years, the outlook is positive for Hardwoods Distribution. 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? Since HDI is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to increase 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 capital structure to consider, which could explain the current undervaluation.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on HDI for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its buoyant future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy HDI. 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 investment decision.

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

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