Why TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) Could Be Worth Watching

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the TSE. The recent share price gains has brought the company back closer to its yearly peak. As a large-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Today we will analyse the most recent data on TDK’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

Check out our latest analysis for TDK

Is TDK Still Cheap?

According to our valuation model, TDK seems to be fairly priced at around 14.66% above our intrinsic value, which means if you buy TDK today, you’d be paying a relatively fair price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth ¥6637.05, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. Furthermore, TDK’s low beta implies that the stock is less volatile than the wider market.

What does the future of TDK look like?

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. 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. With profit expected to grow by 75% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for TDK. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? 6762’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the track record of its management team. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at the stock? Will you have enough confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below its fair value?

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on 6762, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for the company, which means it’s worth further examining other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

Since timing is quite important when it comes to individual stock picking, it's worth taking a look at what those latest analysts forecasts are. So feel free to check out our free graph representing analyst forecasts.

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