Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Tribune Publishing Company (NASDAQ:TPCO)?

Tribune Publishing Company (NASDAQ:TPCO), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the NASDAQGM gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of weeks. Less-covered, small caps tend to present more of an opportunity for mispricing due to the lack of information available to the public, which can be a good thing. So, could the stock still be trading at a low price relative to its actual value? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Tribune Publishing’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

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What's the opportunity in Tribune Publishing?

Great news for investors – Tribune Publishing is still trading at a fairly cheap price. According to my valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is $16.28, but it is currently trading at US$11.47 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. However, given that Tribune Publishing’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 Tribune Publishing generate?

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. However, with an expected decline of -12% in revenues over the next year, short term growth isn’t a driver for a buy decision for Tribune Publishing. This certainty tips the risk-return scale towards higher risk.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Although TPCO is currently undervalued, the negative outlook does bring on some uncertainty, which equates to higher risk. I recommend you think about whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to TPCO, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on TPCO for a while, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you dig deeper into the stock. Given its current undervaluation, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.

With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Tribune Publishing you should know about.

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