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Robert Walters plc (LON:RWA), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during recent months on the LSE, rising to highs of UK£4.41 and falling to the lows of UK£3.53. 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 Robert Walters' current trading price of UK£3.70 reflective of the actual value of the small-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Robert Walters’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 Robert Walters
What's The Opportunity In Robert Walters?
Good news, investors! Robert Walters is still a bargain right now according to my price multiple model, which compares the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average. In this instance, I’ve used the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio given that there is not enough information to reliably forecast the stock’s cash flows. I find that Robert Walters’s ratio of 9.65x is below its peer average of 16.85x, which indicates the stock is trading at a lower price compared to the Professional Services industry. However, given that Robert Walters’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 Robert Walters?
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. With profit expected to grow by 53% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for Robert Walters. 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 RWA is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, it may be a great time to accumulate more of your holdings in the stock. With a positive profit 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 price multiple.