Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ:CREE), which is in the semiconductor business, and is based in United States, saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the NASDAQGS over the last few months. With many analysts covering the mid-cap stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock’s share price. However, what if the stock is still a bargain? Let’s examine Cree’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.
See our latest analysis for Cree
What is Cree worth?
According to my valuation model, Cree seems to be fairly priced at around 14% below my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Cree today, you’d be paying a fair price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth $55.48, then there isn’t much room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. Furthermore, Cree’s low beta implies that the stock is less volatile than the wider market.
What does the future of Cree look like?
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. Though in the case of Cree, it is expected to deliver a highly negative earnings growth in the upcoming, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. It appears that risk of future uncertainty is high, at least in the near term.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? Currently, CREE appears to be trading around its fair value, but given the uncertainty from negative returns in the future, this could be the right time to reduce the risk in your portfolio. Is your current exposure to the stock beneficial for your total portfolio? And is the opportunity cost of holding a negative-outlook stock too high? Before you make a decision on the stock, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on CREE for a while, now may not be the most optimal time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. The price seems to be trading at fair value, which means there’s less benefit from mispricing. In addition to this, the negative growth outlook increases the risk of holding the stock. However, there are also other important factors we haven’t considered today, which can help crystalize your views on CREE should the price fluctuate below its true value.
Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on Cree. You can find everything you need to know about Cree in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in Cree, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.
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