At US$1.57, Is It Time To Put BTCS Inc. (NASDAQ:BTCS) On Your Watch List?

BTCS Inc. (NASDAQ:BTCS), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the NASDAQCM gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of weeks. While good news for shareholders, the company has traded much higher in the past year. 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 BTCS’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

See our latest analysis for BTCS

Is BTCS Still Cheap?

Good news, investors! BTCS is still a bargain right now according to our price multiple model, which compares the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average. In this instance, we’ve used the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio given that there is not enough information to reliably forecast the stock’s cash flows. we find that BTCS’s ratio of 3.15x is below its peer average of 45.12x, which indicates the stock is trading at a lower price compared to the Software industry. However, given that BTCS’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.

Can we expect growth from BTCS?

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let’s also take a look at the company's future expectations. However, with an extremely negative double-digit change in profit expected next year, near-term growth is certainly not a driver of a buy decision. It seems like high uncertainty is on the cards for BTCS, at least in the near future.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? Although BTCS is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, the negative profit outlook does bring on some uncertainty, which equates to higher risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to BTCS, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on BTCS for some time, but hesitant on making the leap, we recommend you dig deeper into the stock. Given its current price multiple, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.

If you'd like to know more about BTCS as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. To that end, you should learn about the 5 warning signs we've spotted with BTCS (including 2 which are concerning).

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