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SAF-Holland S.A. (FRA:SFQ), which is in the auto components business, and is based in Luxembourg, saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the DB over the last few months. 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, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Let’s take a look at SAF-Holland’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.
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What's the opportunity in SAF-Holland?
The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to my valuation model. It’s trading around 9.73% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy SAF-Holland today, you’d be paying a relatively fair price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is €9.84, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. In addition to this, SAF-Holland has a low beta, which suggests its share price is less volatile than the wider market.
Can we expect growth from SAF-Holland?
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. SAF-Holland’s earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 43%, 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? It seems like the market has already priced in SFQ’s positive outlook, 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 confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below its fair value?
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on SFQ, now may not be the most optimal time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for the company, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.