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Why this ASX 200 stock is a compelling buy with 30% upside

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  • The S&P/ASX 200 Index has endured a flat year in 2026, and has been outpaced by many international markets.
  • Despite the disappointing performance, this has created value opportunities for quality companies.
  • In its full-year results released in August, the company reported a net profit of $689.2 million, up 31.8%, even as revenue slipped 1.4% to $10.59 billion.
  • Statutory NPAT of $655 million was up 35%.
  • Based on this target, Morgans anticipates up to 30% growth for this ASX 200 stock.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index has endured a flat year in 2026, and has been outpaced by many international markets.

Australia's benchmark index has been weighed down by high interest rates, inflation and fears around global conflict.

Despite the disappointing performance, this has created value opportunities for quality companies.

The ASX 200 company has seen its share price fall more than 20% year to date.

In its full-year results released in August, the company reported a net profit of $689.2 million, up 31.8%, even as revenue slipped 1.4% to $10.59 billion.

Underlying NPAT of $920 million and underlying EPS of $2.26 were broadly flat. Statutory NPAT of $655 million was up 35%.

Recent share price weakness has now pushed this ASX 200 stock firmly into value territory.

Based on this target, Morgans anticipates up to 30% growth for this ASX 200 stock.

Based on 12 analyst targets via TradingView, the average 12 month target is $48.71.

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  • The Motley Fool Australia Why this ASX 200 stock is a compelling buy with 30% upside plain
  • The Motley Fool Australia 1 ASX dividend stock down 49% I'd buy right now plain
  • The Motley Fool Australia 2 ASX 200 shares to buy and 1 to sell now plain
  • The Motley Fool Australia This ASX 200 stock just received a fresh buy rating and is tipped to climb 15% plain
  • The Motley Fool Australia Buy, hold, sell: Coles, NAB, CSL shares plain
  • The Motley Fool Australia Buy, hold, sell: Orica, GQG Partners, BHP shares plain
  • The Motley Fool Australia 3 ASX 200 shares I'd to buy and hold for a decade 1 change

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The Motley Fool Australiaas they published this story 11.7 10 18 0.0 53.5
The Motley Fool Australia 21.4 16 0 0.6 51.6
The Motley Fool Australia 14.8 12 20 -0.1 52.4
The Motley Fool Australia 18.1 19 0 0.3 55.6
The Motley Fool Australia 17.8 15 20 -1.0 53.1
The Motley Fool Australia 17.8 13 5 0.4 54.8
The Motley Fool Australia 17.5 9 6 0.3 58.2
Mundane Readneutralized from The Motley Fool Australia 11.3 10 18 0.0 53.5

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