At CA$9.24, Is Gamehost Inc. (TSE:GH) Worth Looking At Closely?
While Gamehost Inc. (TSE:GH) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price movement during recent months on the TSX, rising to highs of CA$9.60 and falling to the lows of CA$8.45. 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 Gamehost's current trading price of CA$9.24 reflective of the actual value of the small-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Gamehost’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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What Is Gamehost Worth?
Good news, investors! Gamehost is still a bargain right now according to our price multiple model, which compares the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average. We’ve used the price-to-earnings ratio in this instance because there’s not enough visibility to forecast its cash flows. The stock’s ratio of 10.04x is currently well-below the industry average of 15.24x, meaning that it is trading at a cheaper price relative to its peers. However, given that Gamehost’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 Gamehost 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. Though in the case of Gamehost, it is expected to deliver a relatively unexciting top-line growth of 5.1% over the next year, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. Growth doesn’t appear to be a main reason for a buy decision for the company, at least in the near term.
What This Means For You
Are you a shareholder? Even though growth is relatively muted, since GH is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, it may be a great time to accumulate more of your holdings in the stock. However, there are also other factors such as capital structure to consider, which could explain the current price multiple.
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on GH for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy GH. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to make a well-informed assessment.
If you'd like to know more about Gamehost as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Our analysis shows 2 warning signs for Gamehost (1 shouldn't be ignored!) and we strongly recommend you look at them before investing.
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