Allegro MicroSystems: Three Tailwinds, One Stock

Data Maverick 105 Followers Follow Summary Allegro MicroSystems' overexposure to a stagnant automotive segment has limited growth and operating leverage, resulting in a disappointing stock performance over the last 5 years. The expansion of autonomy, AI data centers, and humanoids will serve as a growth accelerant for ALGM, as more of its chips will be needed per product. I am bullish on ALGM and set a price target of $118/share based on management hitting its 3-5 year guidance of mid-teens growth, which will drive operating leverage to 32% margins. SweetBunFactory/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis In the last 5 years, Allegro MicroSystems ( ALGM ) has seen a disappointing 16% stock return. A major reason for its underperformance is its overexposure to a stagnant automotive segment that made This article was written by Data Maverick 105 Followers Follow I write about high growth companies disrupting their industry with technology. I have over 10 years of Operations leadership experience in High Growth Companies, which gives me a pragmatic approach to investing. My focus in writing is to share my research as I look for underfollowed companies in transformative industries. For a previous track record, I have returned 109% since January 2023 when I started using my investing framework to evaluate potential holdings. My 5-point framework consists of evaluating leadership, evaluating valuation (looking at a 5 year timeframe), double-digit revenue growth with margin expansion, a massive total addressable market, and a secular tailwind that drives growth. Some of my biggest winners have been MercadoLibre (MELI), dLocal (DLO), and Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC) who have passed my criteria. I am hoping to discover more potential disruptors in the Small Cap and Micro Cap universe through my analyses. My goal for being a Seeking Alpha Contributor is to share my research in undercovered companies with easy to understand bull (or bear) theses. It will consist of a blend of financial-based evaluation of fundementals combined with narrative evaluation of industry trends. I focus on long-term based trading and not short-term narrative or daytrades. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of ALGM either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.