While Kinatico Ltd (ASX:KYP) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth of 17% on the ASX over the last few months. While good news for shareholders, the company has traded much higher in the past year. Less-covered, small caps sees 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? Let’s take a look at Kinatico’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

See our latest analysis for Kinatico

Is Kinatico Still Cheap?

Good news, investors! Kinatico is still a bargain right now according to our price multiple model, which compares the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average. We’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 28.95x is currently well-below the industry average of 39.18x, meaning that it is trading at a cheaper price relative to its peers. What’s more interesting is that, Kinatico’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.

What does the future of Kinatico 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. However, with a negative profit growth of -4.3% expected next year, near-term growth certainly doesn’t appear to be a driver for a buy decision for Kinatico. This certainty tips the risk-return scale towards higher risk.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? Although KYP is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, the negative profit 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 KYP, 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 KYP for some time, but hesitant on making the leap, we recommend you dig deeper into the stock. Given its current price multiple, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.