Why Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited (HKG:168) Could Be Worth Watching

Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited (HKG:168), which is in the beverage business, and is based in China, saw significant share price movement during recent months on the SEHK, rising to highs of HK$52.60 and falling to the lows of HK$43.15. 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 Tsingtao Brewery's current trading price of HK$43.85 reflective of the actual value of the mid-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Tsingtao Brewery’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

Check out our latest analysis for Tsingtao Brewery

What is Tsingtao Brewery worth?

According to my valuation model, Tsingtao Brewery seems to be fairly priced at around 13% below my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Tsingtao Brewery today, you’d be paying a fair price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth HK$50.59, then there isn’t much room for the share price grow beyond what it’s currently trading. So, is there another chance to buy low in the future? Given that Tsingtao Brewery’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 Tsingtao Brewery look like?

SEHK:168 Past and Future Earnings, February 23rd 2020
SEHK:168 Past and Future Earnings, February 23rd 2020

Future outlook is an important aspect when you’re looking at buying a stock, especially if you are an investor looking for growth in your portfolio. 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. With profit expected to grow by a double-digit 18% over the next couple of years, the outlook is positive for Tsingtao Brewery. 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? 168’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, 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 168, now may not be the most optimal 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.

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

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