Yahoo Finance Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX)?
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Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX), which is in the electronic business, and is based in Singapore, saw significant share price movement during recent months on the NASDAQGS, rising to highs of $11.47 and falling to the lows of $8.89. 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 Flex's current trading price of $9.71 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 Flex’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.
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Is Flex still cheap?
Flex appears to be overvalued according to my relative valuation model. 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 Flex’s ratio of 54.74x is above its peer average of 17.98x, which suggests the stock is overvalued compared to the Electronic industry. But, is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since Flex’s share price is quite volatile, this could mean it can sink lower (or rise even further) in the future, giving us another chance to invest. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.
Can we expect growth from Flex?
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. Flex’s earnings over the next few years are expected to double, indicating a very optimistic future ahead. This should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? FLEX’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading above its fair value. At this current price, shareholders may be asking a different question – should I sell? If you believe FLEX should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards its real value can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on FLEX for some time, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its industry peers, which means it is likely that there is no more upside from mispricing. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for FLEX, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.
Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on Flex. You can find everything you need to know about Flex in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in Flex, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.
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