RE: Analyst views23 Sep 2021 10:50
Ratings and price targets are not an exact science but they are based on a rational argument.
A company is worth the discounted value of its future cashflows.
An analyst will model those cashflows using guidance from company on production, costs, capex, and tax rates etc etc. Near term the forecasts are usually pretty accurate all things being equal but obviously further out there is less certainty.
However, that’s their job and it’s is useful to see people’s opinions and view on how a business will evolve over next few years. Beyond the 2-3 year period an analyst will apply a perpetual value to future cashflows. Look up stuff like discounted cashflow and Gordon growth models.
If the present value of those discounted cashflows is the same as the share price then it’s daily valued. If, we take Barclays as an example the present value of those cashflows shows a fair value at 600p and the current Sp is 385p then it’s a buy as it’s undervalued.
Individual analyst have different views. But, harbour is covered by 11 analysts.
EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THOSE ANALYSTS HAS A PRICE TARGET HIGHER THAN THE CURRENT SHARE PRICE.
Thanks pretty conclusive. The range is 650p to 414p.
That’s pretty conclusive no?. So I conclusion, Either 11 analysts who cover this stock PROFESSIONALLY and have direct access to company management whenever they need are full of **** or you are?
Hmmmmmm