Over the past six months, UFP Technologies’s stock price fell to $239.81. Shareholders have lost 12.6% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 5.8%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
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Why Is UFP Technologies Not Exciting?
Even though the stock has become cheaper, we're swiping left on UFP Technologies for now. Here are one reason why we avoid UFPT and a stock we'd rather own.
Fewer Distribution Channels Limit its Ceiling
Larger companies benefit from economies of scale, where fixed costs like infrastructure, technology, and administration are spread over a higher volume of goods or services, reducing the cost per unit. Scale can also lead to bargaining power with suppliers, greater brand recognition, and more investment firepower. A virtuous cycle can ensue if a scaled company plays its cards right.
With just $547.6 million in revenue over the past 12 months, UFP Technologies is a small company in an industry where scale matters. This makes it difficult to build trust with customers because healthcare is heavily regulated, complex, and resource-intensive.
Final Judgment
UFP Technologies isn’t a terrible business, but it doesn’t pass our bar. After the recent drawdown, the stock trades at 26.9× forward P/E (or $239.81 per share). This valuation tells us a lot of optimism is priced in - you can find more timely opportunities elsewhere. We’d recommend looking at the Amazon and PayPal of Latin America.
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