PixArt Imaging Inc. (GTSM:3227), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the GTSM over the last few months. Less-covered, small caps sees 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 PixArt Imaging’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.
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What's the opportunity in PixArt Imaging?
According to my valuation model, PixArt Imaging seems to be fairly priced at around 5.5% below my intrinsic value, which means if you buy PixArt Imaging today, you’d be paying a reasonable price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is NT$208.53, then there isn’t much room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. What's more, PixArt Imaging’s share price may be more stable over time (relative to the market), as indicated by its low beta.
Can we expect growth from PixArt Imaging?
Future outlook is an important aspect when you’re looking at buying a stock, especially if you are an investor looking for growth in your portfolio. 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 couple of years, the future seems bright for PixArt Imaging. 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? It seems like the market has already priced in 3227’s positive outlook, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the financial strength of the company. 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 3227, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for the company, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.
So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 1 warning sign with PixArt Imaging, and understanding it should be part of your investment process.
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About TPEX:3227
PixArt Imaging
Researches, designs, produces, and sells CMOS image sensors and related ICs in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Japan, and internationally.
Flawless balance sheet, undervalued and pays a dividend.