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Should You Think About Buying RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP) Now?

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RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP), which is in the software business, and is based in United States, saw significant share price movement during recent months on the NASDAQGS, rising to highs of $65.32 and falling to the lows of $55.65. 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 RealPage's current trading price of $60.1 reflective of the actual value of the mid-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at RealPage’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 RealPage

What is RealPage worth?

The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to my valuation model. It’s trading around 3.96% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy RealPage today, you’d be paying a relatively fair price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth $57.81, there’s only an insignificant downside when the price falls to its real value. Is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since RealPage’s share price is quite volatile, we could potentially see it sink lower (or rise higher) in the future, giving us another chance to buy. 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 kind of growth will RealPage generate?

NasdaqGS:RP Past and Future Earnings, July 3rd 2019
NasdaqGS:RP 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. With profit expected to more than double over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for RealPage. 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? It seems like the market has already priced in RP’s positive outlook, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the financial strength of the company. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at the stock? Will you have enough confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below its fair value?

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Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on RP, now may not be the most optimal time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for the company, which means it’s worth further examining other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, 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 RealPage. You can find everything you need to know about RealPage in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in RealPage, 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.