SoundThinking, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSTI), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 21% in the past couple of months on the NASDAQCM. The recent rally in share prices has nudged the company in the right direction, though it still falls short of its yearly peak. As a stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, what if the stock is still a bargain? Let’s take a look at SoundThinking’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.
See our latest analysis for SoundThinking
Great news for investors – SoundThinking is still trading at a fairly cheap price. Our valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is $22.60, but it is currently trading at US$13.56 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 SoundThinking’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.
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. Though in the case of SoundThinking, it is expected to deliver a highly negative earnings growth in the next few years, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. It appears that risk of future uncertainty is high, at least in the near term.
Are you a shareholder? Although SSTI is currently undervalued, the negative outlook does bring on some uncertainty, which equates to higher risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to SSTI, 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 SSTI for some time, but hesitant on making the leap, we recommend you dig deeper 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.
If you'd like to know more about SoundThinking as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Case in point: We've spotted 2 warning signs for SoundThinking you should be aware of.
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