Why We Think Synectics plc (LON:SNX) Could Be Worth Looking At

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Synectics plc (LON:SNX) is a stock with outstanding fundamental characteristics. When we build an investment case, we need to look at the stock with a holistic perspective. In the case of SNX, it is a financially-sound company with a a buoyant growth outlook, not yet factored into the price. Below, I've touched on some key aspects you should know on a high level. For those interested in understanding where the figures come from and want to see the analysis, take a look at the report on Synectics here.

Flawless balance sheet and good value

SNX's share price is trading at below its true value, meaning that the market sentiment for the stock is currently bearish. This mispricing gives investors the opportunity to buy into the stock at a cheap price compared to the value they will be receiving, should analysts' consensus forecast growth be correct. Compared to the rest of the electronic industry, SNX is also trading below its peers, relative to earnings generated. This supports the theory that SNX is potentially underpriced.

AIM:SNX Past and Future Earnings, June 12th 2019
AIM:SNX Past and Future Earnings, June 12th 2019

SNX's ability to maintain an adequate level of cash to meet upcoming liabilities is a good sign for its financial health. This indicates that SNX has sufficient cash flows and proper cash management in place, which is a crucial insight into the health of the company. SNX currently has no debt on its balance sheet. This implies that the company is running its operations purely on off equity funding. which is typically normal for a small-cap company. Therefore the company has plenty of headroom to grow, and the ability to raise debt should it need to in the future.

AIM:SNX Historical Debt, June 12th 2019
AIM:SNX Historical Debt, June 12th 2019

Next Steps:

For Synectics, there are three pertinent factors you should further research:

  1. Historical Performance: What has SNX's returns been like over the past? Go into more detail in the past track record analysis and take a look at the free visual representations of our analysis for more clarity.

  2. Dividend Income vs Capital Gains: Does SNX return gains to shareholders through reinvesting in itself and growing earnings, or redistribute a decent portion of earnings as dividends? Our historical dividend yield visualization quickly tells you what your can expect from SNX as an investment.

  3. Other Attractive Alternatives : Are there other well-rounded stocks you could be holding instead of SNX? Explore our interactive list of stocks with large potential to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing!

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