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Is It Time To Consider Buying Akzo Nobel N.V. (AMS:AKZA)?

Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Akzo Nobel N.V. (AMS:AKZA). The company's stock saw significant share price movement during recent months on the ENXTAM, rising to highs of €91.86 and falling to the lows of €61.95. 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 Akzo Nobel's current trading price of €61.95 reflective of the actual value of the large-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Akzo Nobel’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

View our latest analysis for Akzo Nobel

What's the opportunity in Akzo Nobel?

Great news for investors – Akzo Nobel is still trading at a fairly cheap price. According to my valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is €106.90, but it is currently trading at €61.95 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. Another thing to keep in mind is that Akzo Nobel’s share price may be quite stable relative to the rest of the market, as indicated by its low beta. This means that if you believe the current share price should move towards its intrinsic value over time, a low beta could suggest it is not likely to reach that level anytime soon, and once it’s there, it may be hard to fall back down into an attractive buying range again.

What kind of growth will Akzo Nobel generate?

ENXTAM:AKZA Past and Future Earnings, March 15th 2020
ENXTAM:AKZA Past and Future Earnings, March 15th 2020

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. 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. With profit expected to grow by 79% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for Akzo Nobel. 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 AKZA is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to increase your holdings in the stock. With an optimistic 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 undervaluation.

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Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on AKZA for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its buoyant future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy AKZA. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the track record of its management team, in order to make a well-informed buy.

Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on Akzo Nobel. You can find everything you need to know about Akzo Nobel in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in Akzo Nobel, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.

If you spot an error that warrants correction, please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned.

We aim to bring you long-term focused research analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Thank you for reading.