Crown Resorts Limited (ASX:CWN), a hospitality company based in Australia, maintained its current share price over the past couple of month on the ASX, with a relatively tight range of A$12.47 to A$13.71. However, does this price actually reflect the true value of the mid-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Crown Resorts’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 Crown Resorts
Is Crown Resorts still cheap?
Great news for investors – Crown Resorts is still trading at a fairly cheap price. In this instance, I’ve used the price-to-equity (PE) ratio given that there is not enough information to reliably forecast the stock’s cash flows. I find that Crown Resorts’s ratio of 5.31x is below its peer average of 25.34x, which suggests the stock is undervalued compared to the Hospitality industry. Although, there may be another chance to buy again in the future. This is because Crown Resorts’s beta (a measure of share price volatility) is high, meaning its price movements will be exaggerated relative to the rest of the market. If the market is bearish, the company’s shares will likely fall by more than the rest of the market, providing a prime buying opportunity.
Can we expect growth from Crown Resorts?
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. Though in the case of Crown Resorts, it is expected to deliver a highly negative earnings growth in the next few years, 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 CWN is currently undervalued, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to CWN, 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 CWN 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.