Yahoo Finance Is It Time To Buy Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ:IEP)?
Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ:IEP) received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the NasdaqGS over the last few months, increasing to $80.32 at one point, and dropping to the lows of $67.1. This high level of volatility gives investors the opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at an artificially low price. A question to answer is whether Icahn Enterprises’s current trading price of $67.1 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 Icahn Enterprises’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.
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What’s the opportunity in Icahn Enterprises?
Good news, investors! Icahn Enterprises is still a bargain right now. I’ve used the price-to-equity ratio in this instance because there’s not enough visibility to forecast its cash flows. The stock’s ratio of 9.41x is currently well-below the industry average of 20.45x, meaning that it is trading at a cheaper price relative to its peers. However, given that Icahn Enterprises’s share is fairly volatile (i.e. its price movements are magnified relative to the rest of the market) this could mean the price can sink lower, giving us another chance to buy in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.
What kind of growth will Icahn Enterprises generate?
Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. 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 Icahn Enterprises, 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 IEP 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 IEP, 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 an eye on IEP for a while, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you research further 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 Icahn Enterprises. You can find everything you need to know about Icahn Enterprises in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in Icahn Enterprises, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.
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