Yahoo Finance At US$102, Is Proofpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:PFPT) Worth Looking At Closely?
Proofpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:PFPT), which is in the software business, and is based in United States, saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the NASDAQGM over the last few months. With many analysts covering the mid-cap stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock’s share price. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Let’s take a look at Proofpoint’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.
Check out our latest analysis for Proofpoint
What's the opportunity in Proofpoint?
Good news, investors! Proofpoint is still a bargain right now. According to my valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is $179.24, but it is currently trading at US$102 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. However, given that Proofpoint’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 does the future of Proofpoint look like?
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. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let’s also take a look at the company's future expectations. However, with a negative profit growth of -20% expected over the next couple of years, near-term growth certainly doesn’t appear to be a driver for a buy decision for Proofpoint. This certainty tips the risk-return scale towards higher risk.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? Although PFPT is currently undervalued, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to PFPT, 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 PFPT for some time, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you research further into the stock. Given its current undervaluation, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.
Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on Proofpoint. You can find everything you need to know about Proofpoint in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in Proofpoint, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.
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