Cowell e Holdings Inc. (HKG:1415) is considered a high growth stock. However its last closing price of HK$0.89 left investors wondering whether this growth has already been factored into the share price. Let’s look into this by assessing 1415’s expected growth over the next few years.
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Has the 1415 train has slowed down?
According to the analysts covering the company, the following few years should bring about good growth prospects for Cowell e Holdings. Expectations from 3 analysts are certainly positive with earnings per share estimated to rise from today’s level of $0.0192 to $0.0355 over the next three years. This results in an annual growth rate of 13%, on average, which indicates a solid future in the near term.Is 1415 available at a good price after accounting for its growth?
Stocks like Cowell e Holdings, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 5.92x, always catch the eye of investors on the hunt for a bargain. In isolation, this metric can be a bit too simplistic but in comparison to benchmarks, it tells us that 1415 is undervalued relative to the current HK market average of 10.22x , and undervalued based on its latest annual earnings update compared to the Electronic average of 7.83x .
Cowell e Holdings’s price-to-earnings ratio stands at 5.92x, which is low, relative to the industry average. This already suggests that the stock could be undervalued. But, since Cowell e Holdings is a high-growth stock, we must also account for its earnings growth by using calculation called the PEG ratio. A PE ratio of 5.92x and expected year-on-year earnings growth of 13% give Cowell e Holdings an extremely low PEG ratio of 0.46x. This tells us that when we include its growth in our analysis Cowell e Holdings’s stock can be considered relatively cheap , based on fundamental analysis.
What this means for you:
1415’s current undervaluation could signal a potential buying opportunity to increase your exposure to the stock, or it you’re a potential investor, now may be the right time to buy. However, basing your investment decision off one metric alone is certainly not sufficient. There are many things I have not taken into account in this article and the PEG ratio is very one-dimensional. If you have not done so already, I highly recommend you to complete your research by taking a look at the following:
- Financial Health: Are 1415’s operations financially sustainable? Balance sheets can be hard to analyze, which is why we’ve done it for you. Check out our financial health checks here.
- Past Track Record: Has 1415 been consistently performing well irrespective of the ups and downs in the market? Go into more detail in the past performance analysis and take a look at the free visual representations of 1415’s historicals for more clarity.
- Other High-Performing Stocks: Are there other stocks that provide better prospects with proven track records? Explore our free list of these great stocks here.
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