While Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) might not have the largest market cap around , 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 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 Coursera’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

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Is Coursera Still Cheap?

Good news, investors! Coursera is still a bargain right now. Our valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is $15.23, but it is currently trading at US$9.58 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. What’s more interesting is that, Coursera’s share price is quite volatile, which gives us more chances to buy since the share price could sink lower (or rise higher) in the future. 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 Coursera?

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. However, with an extremely negative double-digit change in profit expected over the next couple of years, near-term growth is certainly not a driver of a buy decision. It seems like high uncertainty is on the cards for Coursera, at least in the near future.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? Although COUR 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 COUR, 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 COUR for a while, but hesitant on making the leap, we recommend you dig deeper 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.

If you want to dive deeper into Coursera, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. Case in point: We've spotted 1 warning sign for Coursera you should be aware of.

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