At the moment there is nothing “Greener” than going electric, and while Tesla might lead the pack, other stocks in the popular renewable energy sector are also gaining momentum.
Small-cap stock and a new addition to the EasyEquities platform Workhorse Group Inc (WKHS) is one of the fastest-growing electric car companies around.
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Fundamentals
The electric-powered delivery and utility vehicles manufacturer released its second-quarter earnings in August with little to no fanfare. Revenue missed expectations by $0.19 million, but Workhorse still managed to grow revenue $800% year-over-year.
These numbers can be expected from a small-cap stock which is still growing and evolving in a very competitive market. And are they growing, “Workhorse noted that it is now the only medium duty BEV OEM permitted and able to sell and deliver its vehicles in all 50 states, which it says should allow it to further distance itself as the first movers in the last-mile EV space.” – Clark Schultz (News Editor)
Workhorse Group Inc (WKHS) share overview:
- Sector: Consumer Discretionary.
- Market Cap of $2.49 billion.
- Dividend Yield: N/A
- EV/Sales: 287.2x
- Price/Book: 24.9x
- Next Earnings: 7th of November 2020.
- 52 Week Range low of $1.47 and $30.60 per share high.
Outlook – Workhorse Group Inc (WKHS) has been one of the fastest-growing electric vehicle stocks over the last year. If the company can return to profitability, the sky is the limit.
The electric truck company was looking to obtain a $6 billion contract with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), but reports surfaced that the deal is on hold until after the elections. This could impact the stock over the short term as this contract with USPS could secure future growth for the company.
Chart Life
Workhorse Group Inc (WKHS) skyrocketed after its base breakout (orange line) in June 2020 which has seen the share gain over 500%. The price action is currently testing another base breakout (orange line) which needs to hold to target higher prices from $22.81 per share.
We might see the price action target lower levels at around $14.63 per share and possibly lower as fundamental factors start plying out which could give investors a better entry point.
Short interest on outstanding shares on Etsy Inc (ETSY) is elevated at 21.7%, while the median analyst expectations are $25.50 per share (red line).
Portfolio particulars
- Portfolio Hold (Current)*
- Portfolio Buy opportunity: above $14.63 per share, possibly lower**
- WhatsTheBeef long term target price: $33.18 per share.
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Informed decisions
When investing in this small electric vehicle manufacturing company and like any small-cap, the investor should expect elevated levels of volatility. If the much-anticipated USPS contract is awarded after the presidential election, then Workhorse could get very, very attractive over the long term.
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Sources – EasyResearch, Workhorse Group, Investopedia, Koyfin, SeekingAlpha, Wikipedia.
Take note: stock data was taken on 19/10/2020 during the U.S market open.
*Portfolio Hold (Current) refers to investors who already hold the stock within their portfolio before the U.S. market open.
**Portfolio Buy opportunity refers to Technical level crossed which might imply that the markets behavior would support the outlook and Close above refers to a share price close above a Technical Resistance level.
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