At HK$5.85, Is IGG Inc (HKG:799) Worth Looking At Closely?
IGG Inc (HKG:799), which is in the entertainment business, and is based in Singapore, saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the SEHK over the last few months. With many analysts covering the stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock’s share price. However, what if the stock is still a bargain? Let’s examine IGG’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.
Check out our latest analysis for IGG
Is IGG still cheap?
Great news for investors – IGG is still trading at a fairly cheap price. I’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 5.89x is currently well-below the industry average of 13.65x, meaning that it is trading at a cheaper price relative to its peers. What’s more interesting is that, IGG’s share price is quite stable, which could mean two things: firstly, it may take the share price a while to move to its intrinsic value, and secondly, there may be less chances to buy low in the future once it reaches that value. This is because the stock is less volatile than the wider market given its low beta.
What does the future of IGG 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. Though in the case of IGG, it is expected to deliver a negative earnings growth of -3.0%, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. It appears that risk of future uncertainty is high, at least in the near term.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? Although 799 is currently undervalued, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. I recommend you think about whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to 799, 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 799 for a while, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you research further 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.
Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on IGG. You can find everything you need to know about IGG in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in IGG, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.
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