TELCON RF PHARMACEUTICAL. Inc.'s (KOSDAQ:200230) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

There wouldn't be many who think TELCON RF PHARMACEUTICAL. Inc.'s (KOSDAQ:200230) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.1x is worth a mention when the median P/S for the Electronic industry in Korea is similar at about 0.7x. While this might not raise any eyebrows, if the P/S ratio is not justified investors could be missing out on a potential opportunity or ignoring looming disappointment.

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What Does TELCON RF PHARMACEUTICAL's Recent Performance Look Like?

TELCON RF PHARMACEUTICAL has been doing a good job lately as it's been growing revenue at a solid pace. Perhaps the market is expecting future revenue performance to only keep up with the broader industry, which has keeping the P/S in line with expectations. Those who are bullish on TELCON RF PHARMACEUTICAL will be hoping that this isn't the case, so that they can pick up the stock at a lower valuation.

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Do Revenue Forecasts Match The P/S Ratio?

TELCON RF PHARMACEUTICAL's P/S ratio would be typical for a company that's only expected to deliver moderate growth, and importantly, perform in line with the industry.

Retrospectively, the last year delivered a decent 13% gain to the company's revenues. Still, lamentably revenue has fallen 3.0% in aggregate from three years ago, which is disappointing. Therefore, it's fair to say the revenue growth recently has been undesirable for the company.

Weighing that medium-term revenue trajectory against the broader industry's one-year forecast for expansion of 8.4% shows it's an unpleasant look.

With this in mind, we find it worrying that TELCON RF PHARMACEUTICAL's P/S exceeds that of its industry peers. It seems most investors are ignoring the recent poor growth rate and are hoping for a turnaround in the company's business prospects. There's a good chance existing shareholders are setting themselves up for future disappointment if the P/S falls to levels more in line with the recent negative growth rates.

What We Can Learn From TELCON RF PHARMACEUTICAL's P/S?

Using the price-to-sales ratio alone to determine if you should sell your stock isn't sensible, however it can be a practical guide to the company's future prospects.

The fact that TELCON RF PHARMACEUTICAL currently trades at a P/S on par with the rest of the industry is surprising to us since its recent revenues have been in decline over the medium-term, all while the industry is set to grow. Even though it matches the industry, we're uncomfortable with the current P/S ratio, as this dismal revenue performance is unlikely to support a more positive sentiment for long. If recent medium-term revenue trends continue, it will place shareholders' investments at risk and potential investors in danger of paying an unnecessary premium.

It is also worth noting that we have found 1 warning sign for TELCON RF PHARMACEUTICAL that you need to take into consideration.

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