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Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLIR)?

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FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLIR), which is in the electronic business, and is based in United States, saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the NASDAQGS over the last few months. With many analysts covering the mid-cap stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock’s share price. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Today I will analyse the most recent data on FLIR Systems’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

See our latest analysis for FLIR Systems

What's the opportunity in FLIR Systems?

FLIR Systems appears to be overvalued by 27.41% at the moment, based on my discounted cash flow valuation. The stock is currently priced at US$54.27 on the market compared to my intrinsic value of $42.59. This means that the opportunity to buy FLIR Systems at a good price has disappeared! But, is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since FLIR Systems’s share price is quite volatile, this could mean it can sink lower (or rise even further) in the future, giving us another chance to invest. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.

What does the future of FLIR Systems look like?

NasdaqGS:FLIR Past and Future Earnings, July 3rd 2019
NasdaqGS:FLIR Past and Future Earnings, July 3rd 2019

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. FLIR Systems’s earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 23%, 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? FLIR’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading above its fair value. However, this brings up another question – is now the right time to sell? If you believe FLIR 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.

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Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on FLIR for a while, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its true value, which means there’s no upside from mispricing. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for FLIR, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

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

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.

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. Thank you for reading.