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Monday, March 25, 2019 6:04:05 PM
Now with a valuation that rivals other notable pot stocks like Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD) and Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO), why do shares seem to consistently move higher by large jumps every month? Is the latest 62% rise due to improving fundamentals or pure hype?
The optimism is warranted
As Fool contributor Keith Speights wrote in September, “OrganiGram hasn’t generated as much buzz as bigger Canadian marijuana stocks. But that might not be a bad thing.”
Since that article, shares have popped more than 100%. It seems that OrganiGram is finally getting the hype that nearly every other cannabis-related stock has received.
As with its competitors, OrganiGram is promoting its strong growth opportunities across Canada, as well as its leading cost position. Those are advantages that are found in every investor presentation across the entire industry. OrganiGram seems to be able to back the claims, however.
As a cannabis producer, OrganiGram is focused on ramping and expanding its three-level, indoor growing facility located in New Brunswick. By the end of 2019, production should hit 113,000 kilograms on an annualized basis, up from 36,000 kilograms at the start of the year. Green Organic Dutchman, by comparison, will only bring 14,000 kilograms of cannabis online this year.
OrganiGram is also one of only three companies with licensing agreements in all ten provinces. Management has been putting the pieces into place to capitalize on international growth opportunities as well.
In total, OrganiGram looks like an ideal way to capitalize on the cannabis boom. But what about the valuation?
Now it gets interesting
With less name recognition, it’s reasonable to be wary of OrganiGram’s $1.3 billion valuation, especially as better-known peers like Green Organic Dutchman and Hexo trade in a similar range. Looking at the fundamentals, however, OrganiGram is a relative bargain.
First, the company has enough cash on hand to fund its expansion plans this year, so dilution won’t be as necessary. Second, shares are simply a steal versus the rest of the cannabis industry.
Based on 2019 consensus estimates, the average cannabis stock trades at 226x EBITDA. OrganiGram stock trades at just 22x this year’s EBITDA.
Looking further ahead, the steep valuation gap remains. The average peer now trades at 53x 2020 EBITDA while OrganiGram is valued at just 14x EBITDA.
With a skilled management team, solid balance sheet, and reasonable growth targets, it’s tough to justify such a discounted valuation.
Your best bet?
If the cannabis market continues to take off, OrganiGram stock looks like a steal compared to competitors like Green Organic Dutchman and Hexo. Even if industry hype recedes, OrganiGram’s valuation has less room to contract.
Today, OrganiGram appears like a great way to play the cannabis market, even after its recent 62% run.
Recent OGI News
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/28/2024 01:38:30 PM
- Organigram Signs Three Year Supply Agreement with Avida Medical in UK • Business Wire • 05/28/2024 10:00:00 AM
- US Futures Remain Steady Amid Wall Street Caution Ahead of April PPI Report • IH Market News • 05/14/2024 11:18:01 AM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/14/2024 11:17:16 AM
- Organigram Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results • Business Wire • 05/14/2024 10:00:00 AM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/08/2024 03:29:51 PM
- Organigram to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results on May 14, 2024 • Business Wire • 05/08/2024 12:00:00 PM
- Organigram Recognized for Executive Gender Diversity by the Globe & Mail’s Women Lead Here Report for the Fourth Consecutive Year • Business Wire • 04/08/2024 10:00:00 AM
- Organigram’s Popular SHRED Brand Surpasses $200 Million in Yearly Retail Sales • Business Wire • 04/03/2024 12:06:00 PM
- Organigram Successfully Closes Previously Announced Underwritten Public Offering • Business Wire • 04/02/2024 12:51:00 PM
- Organigram Announces Pricing of Overnight Marketed Public Offering • Business Wire • 03/27/2024 12:56:00 PM
- Organigram Announces Launch of Overnight Marketed Public Offering • Business Wire • 03/26/2024 11:06:00 PM
- Organigram Invests in U.S. Based Open Book Extracts Representing Inaugural Jupiter Investment • Business Wire • 03/26/2024 05:36:00 PM
- Organigram Receives Health Canada’s Final Redetermination on Jolts • Business Wire • 03/22/2024 11:00:00 PM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/28/2024 03:42:13 PM
- Organigram Applauds the Standing Committee on Finance’s Recommendation on Excise Duty • Business Wire • 02/28/2024 01:00:00 PM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/13/2024 12:23:18 PM
- Organigram Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results • Business Wire • 02/13/2024 11:00:00 AM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/07/2024 02:25:53 PM
- Organigram to Report First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results on February 13, 2024 • Business Wire • 02/07/2024 11:00:00 AM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/31/2024 01:36:42 PM
- Organigram Completes First Shipment to Germany, Extending its International Reach • Business Wire • 01/31/2024 11:00:00 AM
- Form SC 13D/A - General statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/25/2024 10:23:26 PM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/24/2024 10:30:11 PM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/24/2024 02:23:37 PM
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