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Let's talk about the popular Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD). The company's shares led the NASDAQGS gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of weeks. As a large-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Let’s examine Advanced Micro Devices’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.
Check out our latest analysis for Advanced Micro Devices
What Is Advanced Micro Devices Worth?
According to my valuation model, Advanced Micro Devices seems to be fairly priced at around 13.91% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Advanced Micro Devices today, you’d be paying a relatively reasonable price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth $83.63, there’s only an insignificant downside when the price falls to its real value. So, is there another chance to buy low in the future? Given that Advanced Micro Devices’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 an opportunity to buy later on. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.
What does the future of Advanced Micro Devices look like?
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. Advanced Micro Devices' earnings over the next few years are expected to double, indicating a very optimistic future ahead. This should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.
What This Means For You
Are you a shareholder? It seems like the market has already priced in AMD’s positive outlook, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the track record of its management team. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at the stock? Will you have enough confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below its fair value?
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on AMD, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for the company, which means it’s worth further examining other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.