Lookers plc (LON:LOOK), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the LSE. 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. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Let’s examine Lookers’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

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What is Lookers worth?

Good news, investors! Lookers is still a bargain right now. According to my valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is £1.06, but it is currently trading at UK£0.79 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now.

What does the future of Lookers look like?

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. However, with an extremely negative double-digit change in profit expected over the next couple of years, near-term growth is certainly not a driver of a buy decision. It seems like high uncertainty is on the cards for Lookers, at least in the near future.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Although LOOK is currently undervalued, the negative outlook does bring on some uncertainty, which equates to higher risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to LOOK, 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 LOOK 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.

Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. When we did our research, we found 3 warning signs for Lookers (2 are potentially serious!) that we believe deserve your full attention.

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