AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER), which is in the trade distributors business, and is based in Ireland, saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the NYSE. 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 AerCap Holdings’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

See our latest analysis for AerCap Holdings

Is AerCap Holdings still cheap?

Good news, investors! AerCap Holdings is still a bargain right now. In this instance, I’ve used the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio given that there is not enough information to reliably forecast the stock’s cash flows. I find that AerCap Holdings’s ratio of 7.82x is below its peer average of 16.8x, which suggests the stock is undervalued compared to the Trade Distributors industry. Although, there may be another chance to buy again in the future. This is because AerCap Holdings’s beta (a measure of share price volatility) is high, meaning its price movements will be exaggerated relative to the rest of the market. If the market is bearish, the company’s shares will likely fall by more than the rest of the market, providing a prime buying opportunity.

What does the future of AerCap Holdings look like?

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 AerCap Holdings, it is expected to deliver a negative earnings growth of -3.6%, 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 AER is currently undervalued, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to AER, 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 AER 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 AerCap Holdings. You can find everything you need to know about AerCap Holdings in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in AerCap Holdings, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.

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