What Does System1 Group PLC's (LON:SYS1) Share Price Indicate?

While System1 Group PLC (LON:SYS1) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the AIM over the last few months. Less-covered, small caps tend to present more of an opportunity for mispricing due to the lack of information available to the public, which can be a good thing. So, could the stock still be trading at a low price relative to its actual value? Let’s take a look at System1 Group’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

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Is System1 Group still cheap?

The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to my valuation model. It’s trading around 8.98% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy System1 Group today, you’d be paying a relatively fair price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth £2.52, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. So, is there another chance to buy low in the future? Given that System1 Group’s share is fairly volatile (i.e. its price movements are magnified relative to the rest of the market) this could mean the price can sink lower, giving us an opportunity to buy later on. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.

Can we expect growth from System1 Group?

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. However, with a negative profit growth of -11% expected over the next couple of years, near-term growth certainly doesn’t appear to be a driver for a buy decision for System1 Group. This certainty tips the risk-return scale towards higher risk.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? SYS1 seems fairly priced right now, but given the uncertainty from negative returns in the future, this could be the right time to reduce the risk in your portfolio. Is your current exposure to the stock optimal for your total portfolio? And is the opportunity cost of holding a negative-outlook stock too high? Before you make a decision on the stock, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on SYS1 for a while, now may not be the most optimal time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. The price seems to be trading at fair value, which means there’s less benefit from mispricing. In addition to this, the negative growth outlook increases the risk of holding the stock. However, there are also other important factors we haven’t considered today, which can help crystalize your views on SYS1 should the price fluctuate below its true value.

If you'd like to know more about System1 Group as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 4 warning signs for System1 Group (of which 1 doesn't sit too well with us!) you should know about.

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