MicroVision (MVIS) Valuation Check As Lidar Update And New Convertible Notes Draw Fresh Attention

MicroVision (MVIS) has drawn fresh attention after outlining a business update and fireside chat on its lidar plans, alongside new zero coupon convertible note offerings and an exchange offer tied to 2028 maturities.

See our latest analysis for MicroVision.

The recent 8.78% 1 day share price return to US$0.8721 and 15.48% 7 day share price return suggest short term momentum has picked up. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 33.43% and 5 year total shareholder return of 94.85% decline point to a much tougher longer term picture as MicroVision reshapes its lidar business and capital structure with the new convertible notes.

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With MicroVision’s shares well below the US$2.50 analyst price target and long term returns still deeply negative, the key question is whether today’s price reflects excessive pessimism or whether the market is already factoring in future growth.

Most Popular Narrative: 98.5% Undervalued

At a last close of $0.87 against a narrative fair value of $60, the gap between MicroVision’s market price and the valuation case is extremely wide according to TheWallstreetKing.

The investment thesis hinges on a series of de-risking events that we believe will force the market to re-evaluate its core assumptions about the company.

The defense business can fund the company's operations while the high-upside automotive story plays out, reducing the need for future dilutive financing.

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Want to see how a tiny revenue base today can be linked to a potential multi-vertical business? The narrative leans on sharp revenue expansion, rising margins and a future earnings profile that looks very different to the current loss making picture. Curious how those moving parts add up to a $60 fair value?

Result: Fair Value of $60 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, this hinges on winning defense and automotive contracts on competitive terms, and any shift in drone procurement or lidar tech could quickly puncture that $60 story.

Find out about the key risks to this MicroVision narrative.

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