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Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX)?

Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX). The company's stock received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the NYSE over the last few months, increasing to US$45.71 at one point, and dropping to the lows of US$37.39. 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 Boston Scientific's current trading price of US$37.39 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 Boston Scientific’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 Boston Scientific

What is Boston Scientific worth?

Good news, investors! Boston Scientific is still a bargain right now. According to my valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is $48.19, which is above what the market is valuing the company at the moment. This indicates a potential opportunity to buy low. Another thing to keep in mind is that Boston Scientific’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 does the future of Boston Scientific look like?

NYSE:BSX Past and Future Earnings, March 2nd 2020
NYSE:BSX Past and Future Earnings, March 2nd 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. Though in the case of Boston Scientific, 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 BSX is currently undervalued, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. I recommend you think about whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to BSX, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.

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Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on BSX 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.

Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on Boston Scientific. You can find everything you need to know about Boston Scientific in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in Boston Scientific, 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.