At NT$30.05, Is It Time To Put BenQ Materials Corporation (TPE:8215) On Your Watch List?

BenQ Materials Corporation (TPE:8215), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the TSEC over the last few months. As a small cap stock, which tends to lack high analyst coverage, 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? Let’s take a look at BenQ Materials’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

See our latest analysis for BenQ Materials

What is BenQ Materials worth?

BenQ Materials is currently expensive based on my price multiple model, where I look at the company's price-to-earnings ratio in comparison to the industry average. In this instance, I’ve used the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio given that there is not enough information to reliably forecast the stock’s cash flows. I find that BenQ Materials’s ratio of 37.43x is above its peer average of 17.69x, which suggests the stock is trading at a higher price compared to the Electronic industry. But, is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Given that BenQ Materials’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 kind of growth will BenQ Materials generate?

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. In BenQ Materials' case, its earnings over the next year are expected to double, indicating an incredibly optimistic future ahead. This should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? It seems like the market has well and truly priced in 8215’s positive outlook, with shares trading above industry price multiples. At this current price, shareholders may be asking a different question – should I sell? If you believe 8215 should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards the industry PE ratio can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on 8215 for some time, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its industry peers, which means it is likely that there is no more upside from mispricing. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for 8215, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

If you'd like to know more about BenQ Materials as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. At Simply Wall St, we found 2 warning signs for BenQ Materials and we think they deserve your attention.

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