Is There Now An Opportunity In NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI)?
Today we’re going to take a look at the well-established NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI). The company’s stock received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the NASDAQGS over the last few months. With many analysts covering the large-cap stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock’s share price. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Today I will analyse the most recent data on NXP Semiconductors’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.
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What’s the opportunity in NXP Semiconductors?
According to my valuation model, NXP Semiconductors seems to be fairly priced at around 12.2% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy NXP Semiconductors today, you’d be paying a relatively fair price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth $82.75, then there isn’t really any room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. Although, there may be an opportunity to buy in the future. This is because NXP Semiconductors’s beta (a measure of share price volatility) is high, meaning its price movements will be exaggerated relative to the rest of the market. If the market is bearish, the company’s shares will likely fall by more than the rest of the market, providing a prime buying opportunity.
What does the future of NXP Semiconductors 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. 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. 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 NXP Semiconductors, at least in the near future.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? Currently, NXPI appears to be trading around its fair value, but given the uncertainty from negative returns in the future, this could be the right time to de-risk your portfolio. Is your current exposure to the stock optimal for your total portfolio? And is the opportunity cost of holding a negative-outlook stock too high? Before you make a decision on the stock, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on NXPI for a while, now may not be the most optimal time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. The price seems to be trading at fair value, which means there’s less benefit from mispricing. Furthermore, the negative growth outlook increases the risk of holding the stock. However, there are also other important factors we haven’t considered today, which can help crystalize your views on NXPI should the price fluctuate below its true value.
Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on NXP Semiconductors. You can find everything you need to know about NXP Semiconductors in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in NXP Semiconductors, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.
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