What Does Avnet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AVT) Share Price Indicate?

Avnet, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVT), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the NASDAQGS over the last few months, increasing to US$50.99 at one point, and dropping to the lows of US$44.95. Some share price movements can give investors a better opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at a lower price. A question to answer is whether Avnet's current trading price of US$46.98 reflective of the actual value of the mid-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Avnet’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

See our latest analysis for Avnet

What's The Opportunity In Avnet?

Good news, investors! Avnet is still a bargain right now according to my price multiple model, which compares the company's price-to-earnings ratio 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 Avnet’s ratio of 5.58x is below its peer average of 15.51x, which indicates the stock is trading at a lower price compared to the Electronic industry. However, given that Avnet’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 Avnet generate?

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. 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. 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 Avnet, at least in the near future.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? Although AVT is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to AVT, 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 AVT for some time, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you research further 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.

So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Avnet at this point in time. Be aware that Avnet is showing 4 warning signs in our investment analysis and 3 of those are a bit unpleasant...

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