While BAIC Motor Corporation Limited (HKG:1958) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the SEHK. As a mid-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company's outlook is already priced into the stock. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Today I will analyse the most recent data on BAIC Motor's outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

See our latest analysis for BAIC Motor

What is BAIC Motor worth?

Good news, investors! BAIC Motor 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 BAIC Motor's ratio of 4.7x is below its peer average of 13.69x, which indicates the stock is trading at a lower price compared to the Auto industry. However, given that BAIC Motor'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 does the future of BAIC Motor 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. With profit expected to grow by 34% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for BAIC Motor. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Since 1958 is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, it may be a great time to increase your holdings in the stock. With an optimistic profit outlook on the horizon, it seems like this growth has not yet been fully factored into the share price. However, there are also other factors such as capital structure to consider, which could explain the current price multiple.

Are you a potential investor? If you've been keeping an eye on 1958 for a while, now might be the time to enter the stock. Its buoyant future profit outlook isn't fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it's not too late to buy 1958. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to make a well-informed investment decision.

If you'd like to know more about BAIC Motor as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. While conducting our analysis, we found that BAIC Motor has 1 warning sign and it would be unwise to ignore this.

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