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China Dongxiang (Group) Co., Ltd. (HKG:3818), which is in the luxury business, and is based in China, received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the SEHK over the last few months, increasing to HK$1.2 at one point, and dropping to the lows of HK$0.95. 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 China Dongxiang (Group)'s current trading price of HK$0.95 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 China Dongxiang (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 China Dongxiang (Group)

What is China Dongxiang (Group) worth?

According to my relative valuation model, the stock is currently overvalued. 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 15.31x is currently well-above the industry average of 9.72x, meaning that it is trading at a more expensive price relative to its peers. Another thing to keep in mind is that China Dongxiang (Group)’s share price is quite stable relative to the rest of the market, as indicated by its low beta. This means that if you believe the current share price should move towards its intrinsic value over time, a low beta could suggest it is not likely to reach that level anytime soon, and once it’s there, it may be hard to fall back down into an attractive buying range again.

What does the future of China Dongxiang (Group) look like?

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. China Dongxiang (Group)’s 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? 3818’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading above its fair value. However, this brings up another question – is now the right time to sell? If you believe 3818 should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards its real value can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on 3818 for some time, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its industry peers, which means it is likely that there is no more upside from mispricing. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for 3818, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on China Dongxiang (Group). You can find everything you need to know about China Dongxiang (Group) in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in China Dongxiang (Group), you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.

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