Boise Cascade Company (NYSE:BCC), is not the largest company out there, but it led the NYSE gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of weeks. The recent rally in share prices has nudged the company in the right direction, though it still falls short of its yearly peak. As a mid-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company's outlook is already priced into the stock. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Let's examine Boise Cascade's valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there's still a bargain opportunity.

What Is Boise Cascade Worth?

The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to our valuation model. It's trading around 2.63% above our intrinsic value, which means if you buy Boise Cascade today, you'd be paying a relatively fair price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth $135.11, then there isn't really any room for the share price grow beyond what it's currently trading. So, is there another chance to buy low in the future? Given that Boise Cascade'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 an opportunity to buy later on. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.

What kind of growth will Boise Cascade generate?

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. 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. Though in the case of Boise Cascade, it is expected to deliver a negative earnings growth of -9.1%, 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? Currently, BCC appears to be trading around its fair value, but given the uncertainty from negative returns in the future, this could be the right time to de-risk your portfolio. Is your current exposure to the stock beneficial for your total portfolio? And is the opportunity cost of holding a negative-outlook stock too high? Before you make a decision on the stock, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you've been keeping an eye on BCC for a while, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. The price seems to be trading at fair value, which means there's less benefit from mispricing. Furthermore, the negative growth outlook increases the risk of holding the stock. However, there are also other important factors we haven't considered today, which can help gel your views on BCC should the price fluctuate below its true value.

If you'd like to know more about Boise Cascade as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Be aware that Boise Cascade is showing 2 warning signs in our investment analysis and 1 of those makes us a bit uncomfortable...

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