At CA$74.57, Is It Time To Put Mainstreet Equity Corp. (TSE:MEQ) On Your Watch List?

Mainstreet Equity Corp. (TSE:MEQ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the TSX over the last few months. 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. However, what if the stock is still a bargain? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Mainstreet Equity’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

Check out our latest analysis for Mainstreet Equity

What is Mainstreet Equity worth?

Good news, investors! Mainstreet Equity is still a bargain right now according to my price multiple model, which compares the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average. I’ve used the price-to-earnings ratio in this instance because there’s not enough visibility to forecast its cash flows. The stock’s ratio of 10.19x is currently well-below the industry average of 22.44x, meaning that it is trading at a cheaper price relative to its peers. What’s more interesting is that, Mainstreet Equity’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 Mainstreet Equity?

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 Mainstreet Equity, it is expected to deliver a highly negative earnings growth in the next few years, 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? Although MEQ is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, the negative profit outlook does bring on some uncertainty, which equates to higher risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to MEQ, 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 tabs on MEQ for some time, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you dig deeper into the stock. Given its current price multiple, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.

So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Mainstreet Equity at this point in time. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 3 warning signs for Mainstreet Equity (of which 2 are a bit unpleasant!) you should know about.

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