At US$5.25, Is It Time To Put TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) On Your Watch List?

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TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE), which is in the interactive media and services business, and is based in United States, received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the NASDAQGS over the last few months, increasing to $7.21 at one point, and dropping to the lows of $5.25. 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 TrueCar's current trading price of $5.25 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 TrueCar’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 TrueCar still cheap?

Great news for investors – TrueCar is still trading at a fairly cheap price. My valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is $9.05, but it is currently trading at US$5.25 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. Although, there may be another chance to buy again in the future. This is because TrueCar’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 TrueCar look like?

NasdaqGS:TRUE Past and Future Earnings, June 27th 2019
NasdaqGS:TRUE Past and Future Earnings, June 27th 2019

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. TrueCar’s earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 45%, indicating a highly optimistic future ahead. This should lead to more robust cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Since TRUE is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to increase your holdings in the stock. With a positive outlook on the horizon, it seems like this growth has not yet been fully factored into the share price. However, there are also other factors such as financial health to consider, which could explain the current undervaluation.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on TRUE for a while, now might be the time to enter the stock. Its prosperous future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy TRUE. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the track record of its management team, in order to make a well-informed buy.

Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on TrueCar. You can find everything you need to know about TrueCar in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in TrueCar, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.

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