PCTEL Stock Price and Value Analysis

Should you buy PCTEL stock? (NasdaqGS:PCTI). Let's see how it does in our automated value investing analysis system.

AdvantagesDisadvantages
  • This stock is available at a great discount!
  • This company has a large dividend yield!
  • This company is making money at a modest rate.
  • This company has wild ups and downs.
  • This company is less known than others.

Inside the PCTI Numbers

PCTI Price
(PCTEL stock price per share)
$4.21
[?] PCTI Fair Price
(based on intrinsic value)
$10.27
[?] PCTI Safety Price (based on a variable margin of safety) $6.16
[?] PE Ratio versus Sector 36% higher than other Technology stocks
[?] PE Ratio versus Industry 10% lower than other Communication Equipment stocks
[?] Cash Yield 21.05%
[?] Free Cash Flow Jitter 387%
[?] Dividend Yield 5%
Shares Shorted 94,370

This stock has short interest! This means that people have shorted it.

Why does that matter? They've made a bet that price will decrease from where they bought it. Maybe there are financial problems, or maybe there's a value play.

As of the latest analysis, there are 94,370 shares shorted. With 13,751,723 shares available for purchase and an average trading volume over the past 10 trading days of 75,730, it would take at least 1.246 days for all of the short holders to cover their shorts.

Is PCTEL Stock on Sale?

We believe that PCTEL may be worth examining further. It's making money, which is a very positive sign. Is it on sale?

Even better, PCTEL looks like a stock on sale. Based on our analysis—if the company keeps making money the way it has been—you may be looking at a bargain. Keep this stock in mind as you put together your portfolio! See Before You Buy for your next steps (and read our disclaimer about investing risk).

Should You Buy PCTI Stock?

Does PCTEL have a coherent story? Does it have a plan to continue to make money? Is it worth your time? Only you can decide where to go from here. Our investment guide helps you ask the right questions, including how to buy stocks. Use these research links for more information.