While LF Corp. (KRX:093050) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share price movement during recent months on the KOSE, rising to highs of ₩16,200 and falling to the lows of ₩14,400. 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 LF's current trading price of ₩14,400 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 LF’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 LF
What is LF worth?
Good news, investors! LF 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 10.04x is currently well-below the industry average of 15.16x, meaning that it is trading at a cheaper price relative to its peers. What’s more interesting is that, LF’s share price is quite stable, which could mean two things: firstly, it may take the share price a while to move closer to its industry peers, and secondly, there may be less chances to buy low in the future once it reaches that value. This is because the stock is less volatile than the wider market given its low beta.
Can we expect growth from LF?
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 more than double over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for LF. 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? Since A093050 is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, it may be a great time to increase your holdings in the stock. With a positive profit outlook on the horizon, it seems like this growth has not yet been fully factored into the share price. However, there are also other factors such as capital structure to consider, which could explain the current price multiple.
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on A093050 for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its buoyant future profit outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy A093050. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to make a well-informed investment decision.
So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. For example - LF has 2 warning signs we think you should be aware of.
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About KOSE:A093050
LF
Engages in the manufacture and sale of ready-to-wear apparel products in South Korea, China, and internationally.
Flawless balance sheet second-rate dividend payer.