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What Does WSP Global Inc.'s (TSE:WSP) Share Price Indicate?

WSP Global Inc. (TSE:WSP), which is in the construction business, and is based in Canada, had a relatively subdued couple of weeks in terms of changes in share price, which continued to float around the range of CA$69.51 to CA$74.9. However, is this the true valuation level of the mid-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at WSP Global’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 WSP Global

What's the opportunity in WSP Global?

According to my valuation model, the stock is currently overvalued by about 46.93%, trading at CA$73.22 compared to my intrinsic value of CA$49.83. This means that the buying opportunity has probably disappeared for now. But, is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since WSP Global’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.

Can we expect growth from WSP Global?

TSX:WSP Past and Future Earnings, September 10th 2019
TSX:WSP Past and Future Earnings, September 10th 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. WSP Global’s earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 41%, 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? It seems like the market has well and truly priced in WSP’s positive outlook, with shares trading above its fair value. At this current price, shareholders may be asking a different question – should I sell? If you believe WSP 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 tabs on WSP for some time, 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 positive outlook is encouraging for WSP, 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 WSP Global. You can find everything you need to know about WSP Global in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in WSP Global, 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.