Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the NASDAQGS. While good news for shareholders, the company has traded much higher in the past year. 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. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Today we will analyse the most recent data on Synaptics's outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

Is Synaptics Still Cheap?

Great news for investors – Synaptics is still trading at a fairly cheap price. Our valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is $120.52, which is above what the market is valuing the company at the moment. This indicates a potential opportunity to buy low. What's more interesting is that, Synaptics's share price is quite volatile, which gives us more chances to buy since the share price could sink lower (or rise higher) in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.

Can we expect growth from Synaptics?

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. However, with an extremely negative double-digit change in profit expected over the next couple of years, near-term growth is certainly not a driver of a buy decision. It seems like high uncertainty is on the cards for Synaptics, at least in the near future.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? Although SYNA is currently undervalued, the negative outlook does bring on some uncertainty, which equates to higher risk. We recommend you think about whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to SYNA, 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 tabs on SYNA for some time, but hesitant on making the leap, we 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.

So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Synaptics at this point in time. Our analysis shows 2 warning signs for Synaptics (1 is concerning!) and we strongly recommend you look at them before investing.

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