Yahoo Finance What Is SunPower Corporation's (NASDAQ:SPWR) Share Price Doing?
SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the NASDAQGS over the last few months. As a mid-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Let’s examine SunPower’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.
Check out our latest analysis for SunPower
Is SunPower still cheap?
Great news for investors – SunPower is still trading at a fairly cheap price according to my price multiple model, where I compare 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 SunPower’s ratio of 9.07x is below its peer average of 32.16x, which indicates the stock is trading at a lower price compared to the Semiconductor industry. However, given that SunPower’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 SunPower generate?
Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. 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 an extremely negative double-digit change in profit expected over the next couple of years, near-term growth is certainly not a driver of a buy decision. It seems like high uncertainty is on the cards for SunPower, at least in the near future.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? Although SPWR is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, the negative profit outlook does bring on some uncertainty, which equates to higher risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to SPWR, 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 an eye on SPWR for a while, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you dig deeper 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.
If you want to dive deeper into SunPower, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. For instance, we've identified 3 warning signs for SunPower (2 make us uncomfortable) you should be familiar with.
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