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CPI Card Group Inc. (NASDAQ:PMTS), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the NASDAQGM over the last few months, increasing to US$28.21 at one point, and dropping to the lows of US$18.73. 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 CPI Card Group's current trading price of US$18.98 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 CPI Card Group’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.
See our latest analysis for CPI Card Group
What's The Opportunity In CPI Card Group?
Good news, investors! CPI Card Group is still a bargain right now according to my price multiple model, which compares the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average. In this instance, I’ve used the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio given that there is not enough information to reliably forecast the stock’s cash flows. I find that CPI Card Group’s ratio of 5.19x is below its peer average of 20.61x, which indicates the stock is trading at a lower price compared to the Tech industry. However, given that CPI Card Group’s share is fairly volatile (i.e. its price movements are magnified relative to the rest of the market) this could mean the price can sink lower, giving us another chance to buy in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.
What kind of growth will CPI Card Group generate?
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 CPI Card Group, it is expected to deliver a negative earnings growth of -0.9%, 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 PMTS is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, 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 PMTS, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.