What Is STI Co., Ltd.'s (KOSDAQ:039440) Share Price Doing?

STI Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:039440), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the KOSDAQ over the last few months. As a small cap stock, hardly covered by any analysts, there is generally more of an opportunity for mispricing as there is less activity to push the stock closer to fair value. Is there still an opportunity here to buy? Today I will analyse the most recent data on STI’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

View our latest analysis for STI

What's the opportunity in STI?

The share price seems sensible at the moment according to my price multiple model, where I compare 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 19.66x is currently trading slightly above its industry peers’ ratio of 19.02x, which means if you buy STI today, you’d be paying a relatively reasonable price for it. And if you believe STI should be trading in this range, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond the levels of other industry peers over the long-term. Is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since STI’s share price is quite volatile, we could potentially see it sink lower (or rise higher) in the future, giving us another chance to buy. 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.

What kind of growth will STI generate?

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. STI's earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 88%, indicating a highly optimistic future ahead. This should lead to more robust cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? A039440’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading around industry price multiples. 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 A039440? Will you have enough confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below the industry PE ratio?

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on A039440, now may not be the most optimal time to buy, given it is trading around industry price multiples. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for A039440, 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.

So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing STI at this point in time. At Simply Wall St, we found 1 warning sign for STI and we think they deserve your attention.

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