Why Xin Point Holdings Limited (HKG:1571) Could Be Worth Watching

While Xin Point Holdings Limited (HKG:1571) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share price movement during recent months on the SEHK, rising to highs of HK$3.49 and falling to the lows of HK$2.69. Some share price movements can give investors a better opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at a lower price. A question to answer is whether Xin Point Holdings' current trading price of HK$2.71 reflective of the actual value of the small-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Xin Point Holdings’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

Check out our latest analysis for Xin Point Holdings

What is Xin Point Holdings worth?

Good news, investors! Xin Point Holdings 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. In this instance, I’ve used the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio given that there is not enough information to reliably forecast the stock’s cash flows. I find that Xin Point Holdings’s ratio of 5.27x is below its peer average of 15.66x, which indicates the stock is trading at a lower price compared to the Auto Components industry. What’s more interesting is that, Xin Point Holdings’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 Xin Point Holdings?

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 a relatively muted profit growth of 3.3% expected over the next couple of years, growth doesn’t seem like a key driver for a buy decision for Xin Point Holdings, at least in the short term.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Even though growth is relatively muted, since 1571 is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, it may be a great time to accumulate more of your holdings in the stock. However, there are also other factors such as financial health to consider, which could explain the current price multiple.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on 1571 for a while, now might be the time to enter the stock. Its future profit outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy 1571. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the track record of its management team, in order to make a well-informed investment decision.

Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. To that end, you should learn about the 3 warning signs we've spotted with Xin Point Holdings (including 1 which makes us a bit uncomfortable).

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