Is Allegion (ALLE) Undervalued Going Into Earnings?

Allegion (ALLE) is back in focus as Wall Street updates its expectations ahead of the company’s upcoming quarterly earnings, with fresh estimates for both earnings per share and revenue guiding investor attention.

See our latest analysis for Allegion.

Allegion’s recent share price has been under pressure, with the stock down 14.67% year to date and 5.26% over 90 days. At the same time, a 12.94% three year total shareholder return points to a more resilient longer term picture as investors weigh earnings expectations against perceived risks.

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After Allegion’s share price pullback, the stock sits at about a 20% discount to the average analyst target and a smaller gap to estimated intrinsic value. This raises the question of where fair value appears to be anchored before earnings are released.

Most Popular Narrative: 16.3% Undervalued

Allegion’s most followed narrative points to a fair value of $164 against a last close of $137.30, putting the current analyst pullback into context ahead of earnings.

Robust expansion in smart and connected security solutions, particularly through strong electronics growth (double-digit in Q2) and new launches like SimonsVoss's batteryless FORTLOX electronic cylinder, positions Allegion to benefit from increased adoption of IoT and digital building management, supporting higher future revenues and improved margin mix.

Read the complete narrative.

Want to see what sits behind that fair value label and double digit electronics growth? The narrative leans heavily on compounding earnings, firmer margins and a richer future multiple.

Result: Fair Value of $164 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, Allegion’s story still carries caveats, with reliance on nonresidential construction and ongoing international weakness, both capable of challenging the current fair value narrative.

Find out about the key risks to this Allegion narrative.

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