While Salcon Berhad (KLSE:SALCON) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a significant share price rise of over 20% in the past couple of months on the KLSE. Less-covered, small caps tend to present more of an opportunity for mispricing due to the lack of information available to the public, which can be a good thing. So, could the stock still be trading at a low price relative to its actual value? Let’s take a look at Salcon Berhad’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.
View our latest analysis for Salcon Berhad
Is Salcon Berhad still cheap?
Great news for investors – Salcon Berhad is still trading at a fairly cheap price. According to my valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is MYR0.38, which is above what the market is valuing the company at the moment. This indicates a potential opportunity to buy low. However, given that Salcon Berhad’s share is fairly volatile (i.e. its price movements are magnified relative to the rest of the market) this could mean the price can sink lower, giving us another chance to buy in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.
What does the future of Salcon Berhad look like?
Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Although value investors would argue that it’s the intrinsic value relative to the price that matter the most, a more compelling investment thesis would be high growth potential at a cheap price. With profit expected to grow by 37% over the next year, the near-term future seems bright for Salcon Berhad. 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 SALCON is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to accumulate more of your holdings in the stock. With an optimistic 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 undervaluation.
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on SALCON for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its buoyant future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy SALCON. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the track record of its management team, in order to make a well-informed buy.
In light of this, if you'd like to do more analysis on the company, it's vital to be informed of the risks involved. Case in point: We've spotted 3 warning signs for Salcon Berhad you should be aware of.
If you are no longer interested in Salcon Berhad, you can use our free platform to see our list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.
When trading Salcon Berhad or any other investment, use the platform considered by many to be the Professional's Gateway to the Worlds Market, Interactive Brokers. You get the lowest-cost* trading on stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds and funds worldwide from a single integrated account. Promoted
New: Manage All Your Stock Portfolios in One Place
We've created the ultimate portfolio companion for stock investors, and it's free.
• Connect an unlimited number of Portfolios and see your total in one currency
• Be alerted to new Warning Signs or Risks via email or mobile
• Track the Fair Value of your stocks
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
*Interactive Brokers Rated Lowest Cost Broker by StockBrokers.com Annual Online Review 2020
Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com.
About KLSE:SALCON
Salcon Berhad
An investment holding company, operates as water and wastewater engineering and construction company in Malaysia and internationally.
Excellent balance sheet low.