At US$238, Is It Time To Put Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA) On Your Watch List?

Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA) saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the NASDAQGS over the last few months. As a large-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Okta’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

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What's the opportunity in Okta?

The stock seems fairly valued at the moment according to my valuation model. It’s trading around 1.45% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Okta today, you’d be paying a relatively fair price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth $234.91, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. In addition to this, Okta has a low beta, which suggests its share price is less volatile than the wider market.

What kind of growth will Okta 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. Though in the case of Okta, it is expected to deliver a negative earnings growth of -2.5%, 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, OKTA 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 OKTA for a while, now may not be the most advantageous 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. Furthermore, 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 OKTA should the price fluctuate below its true value.

So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. At Simply Wall St, we found 3 warning signs for Okta and we think they deserve your attention.

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