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The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD), which is in the machinery business, and is based in United States, saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the NASDAQGS. 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. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Let’s examine Middleby’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

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Is Middleby still cheap?

The stock is currently trading at US$118 on the share market, which means it is overvalued by 30.57% compared to my intrinsic value of $89.99. This means that the buying opportunity has probably disappeared for now. But, is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since Middleby’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 Middleby?

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. 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. With profit expected to grow by 49% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for Middleby. 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 well and truly priced in MIDD’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 MIDD 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.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on MIDD for a while, 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 optimistic prospect is encouraging for MIDD, 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 Middleby. You can find everything you need to know about Middleby in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in Middleby, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.

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