Sentiment Still Eluding Tuya Inc. (NYSE:TUYA)

There wouldn't be many who think Tuya Inc.'s (NYSE:TUYA) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 3.9x is worth a mention when the median P/S for the Software industry in the United States is similar at about 4.5x. However, investors might be overlooking a clear opportunity or potential setback if there is no rational basis for the P/S.

See our latest analysis for Tuya

How Tuya Has Been Performing

With revenue growth that's superior to most other companies of late, Tuya has been doing relatively well. One possibility is that the P/S ratio is moderate because investors think this strong revenue performance might be about to tail off. If the company manages to stay the course, then investors should be rewarded with a share price that matches its revenue figures.

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Do Revenue Forecasts Match The P/S Ratio?

In order to justify its P/S ratio, Tuya would need to produce growth that's similar to the industry.

If we review the last year of revenue growth, the company posted a terrific increase of 22%. As a result, it also grew revenue by 12% in total over the last three years. Therefore, it's fair to say the revenue growth recently has been respectable for the company.

Turning to the outlook, the next year should generate growth of 18% as estimated by the six analysts watching the company. With the industry only predicted to deliver 14%, the company is positioned for a stronger revenue result.

With this information, we find it interesting that Tuya is trading at a fairly similar P/S compared to the industry. It may be that most investors aren't convinced the company can achieve future growth expectations.

What Does Tuya's P/S Mean For Investors?

Using the price-to-sales ratio alone to determine if you should sell your stock isn't sensible, however it can be a practical guide to the company's future prospects.

Despite enticing revenue growth figures that outpace the industry, Tuya's P/S isn't quite what we'd expect. Perhaps uncertainty in the revenue forecasts are what's keeping the P/S ratio consistent with the rest of the industry. However, if you agree with the analysts' forecasts, you may be able to pick up the stock at an attractive price.

It is also worth noting that we have found 1 warning sign for Tuya that you need to take into consideration.

Of course, profitable companies with a history of great earnings growth are generally safer bets. So you may wish to see this free collection of other companies that have reasonable P/E ratios and have grown earnings strongly.

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