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Assystem S.A. (EPA:ASY), which is in the professional services business, and is based in France, saw significant share price movement during recent months on the ENXTPA, rising to highs of €35.35 and falling to the lows of €30.8. 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 Assystem's current trading price of €32.3 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 Assystem’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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What's the opportunity in Assystem?
Assystem is currently overpriced based on my relative valuation model. 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 Assystem’s ratio of 24.74x is above its peer average of 16.89x, which suggests the stock is overvalued compared to the Professional Services industry. Furthermore, Assystem’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 Assystem look like?
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 more than double over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for Assystem. 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? It seems like the market has well and truly priced in ASY’s positive outlook, with shares trading above its fair value. However, this brings up another question – is now the right time to sell? If you believe ASY should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards its real value can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.