Assessing Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) Valuation As Earnings Weaken And Free Cash Flow Remains Tight

Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) has been under pressure as continued end market softness has coincided with declining sales over the past two years, weaker earnings per share, and a low free cash flow margin.

See our latest analysis for Allegro MicroSystems.

The recent share price momentum tells a different story to the earnings pressure, with a 7 day share price return of 15.03% and year to date share price return of 39.35%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 68.69% contrasts with a 3 year total shareholder return of negative 16.74%, suggesting improving sentiment after a tougher multi year period.

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So with Allegro reporting US$839.7 million in revenue, a recent share price of US$37.50 and trading below the average analyst price target, you need to ask: is this genuine value or is the market already pricing in future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 18.2% Undervalued

Against a last close of $37.50, the most followed narrative puts Allegro MicroSystems' fair value at $45.83, framing the recent share price strength in a different light.

Recent Street research around Allegro MicroSystems centers on the company’s updated 3 to 5 year model and how that might support earnings power and valuation over time. Price targets in the latest notes cluster in the mid $40s, with analysts highlighting both the quality of the long term model and some execution questions around margins.

Read the complete narrative.

Curious what sits behind that fair value gap? The narrative leans heavily on double digit revenue growth, rising margins, and a richer earnings multiple all working together.

Result: Fair Value of $45.83 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, you also need to weigh rising competition in China and Allegro’s heavy tilt to automotive demand. Either of these factors could challenge the upbeat growth narrative.

Find out about the key risks to this Allegro MicroSystems narrative.

Another View: What P/S Says About The Story

The fair value narrative points to upside, but the current P/S ratio of 8.3x paints a tougher picture. That is higher than the US Semiconductor industry at 6x and the peer average at 4.3x, and it is also above a fair ratio of 4.8x, which flags valuation risk if expectations cool.

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

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