Impinj

Impinj Inc earns a 3-star quantitative star rating, reflecting our opinion that this share class is a balanced choice, but prudent investors should consider looking elsewhere. The stock currently trades at a minor 1% premium over our quantitative fair value estimate of $183.36 per share; however, this estimate should be taken with a pinch of salt due to its high uncertainty rating.

The company's valuation metrics decrease our estimated fair value. A company's valuation metrics provide insights into the market's expectations for its future growth and profitability. Reflecting the firm's valuation is its enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 85.1, which sits in the top 10% compared with peers globally. This suggests that the value of its enterprise value, or the value of its shares and debt, is a high multiple of the generated EBITDA. We believe this is a sign that shares could be overvalued.

The firm's lack of profitability is an additional cause for concern. Companies with low profitability are often less resilient in recessions and are likely to generate weaker future cash flows for shareholders. The firm's earnings yield of 1.1%, a core component of profitability, lies in the bottom 40% globally. The earnings generated by the company relative to its share price is concerning, which further promotes our unfavorable price/fair value ratio.

The company's quantitative economic moat rating of none suggests any excess returns could erode quickly as competition arrives. Additionally, the firm's moderate financial health score suggests it is acceptably positioned against adverse economic circumstances.