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Global Trade Idea: Enovix Corp. (ENVX US) - BUY

 

By Peet Serfontein & Zimele Mbanjwa.

Enovix Corp is in the business of designing, developing, manufacturing, and commercialising advanced lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2007, the company specialises in silicon-anode lithium-ion battery technology. It has developed a proprietary three-dimensional (3D) architecture that increases the energy density and maintains high cycle life of the batteries.

Enovix's mission is to power the technologies of the future, addressing the growing demand for more efficient and durable batteries in various applications, including IoT devices, mobile and computing devices, and electric vehicles.

Technically, the stock is developing a symmetrical triangle pattern which makes for a compelling investment opportunity (see the black converging trendlines as well as the insert). While the symmetrical triangle itself is neutral, a breakout above the upper boundary of the triangle is a bullish sign. Investors often look for a decisive close above the triangle's resistance (upper trendline), with increased volume as confirmation of a bullish breakout.

The stock is trading just below its 200-day simple moving average of ~$13.25, making this a contrarian trade.

Emerging upside momentum, according to the MACD indicator, supports a bullish stance. The recent downward movement of the on-balance volume indicator is a concern, however.

Share Information

Share Code ENVX US
Industry Capital Goods
Market Capital (USD) 1.98 billion
One Year Total Return 47.80%
Return Year-to-Date -5.91%
Current Price (USD) 11.78
52 Week High (USD) 23.90
52 Week Low (USD) 7.95
Financial Year End December
The stock price has come under a bit of pressure recently but has seen robust growth over the last year. Various technical indicators suggest an imminent recovery.

Consensus expectations

(Bloomberg)

FY23 FY24E FY25E FY26E
Headline Earnings per Share (USD) -0.87 -0.94 -0.76 -0.05
Growth (%) -7.59 18.59 93.18
Dividend Per Share (USD) - - - -
Growth (%) - - -
Forward PE (times) - - -
Forward Dividend Yield (%) - - -
Earnings are on a recovery path even though further weakness is expected in the short term.

Buy/Sell Rationale

Technical Analysis:

  • The second chart shows the price bins for the stock over the last few years. These bins help visualise where the bulk of trading activity has occurred, indicating levels of support, resistance, and areas where investors find the stock to be of value or interest. In this illustration, we can see that the stock mostly trades at $15, but the current level is within the second largest bin - which could mean that it is considered to be an "accumulation zone".
  • Our recommended entry range is between $11 and $13 - a drop below this level would indicate a structural change in the trend, giving reason to negate the idea.
  • Our target price is $16, representing upside of ~35.8% from current levels.
  • Forward calculations of the RSI suggest that the stock will be in overbought territory at ~$19, making our profit target realistic.
  • Our proposed time to exit is mid-May 2024, though investors can adjust for either a longer or shorter time horizon, depending on price behaviour.
  • A drop below $10 (downside of ~15.1% from current levels) would imply weakening technicals. As such, a stop-loss is recommended at this level.
  • We expect high volatility going forward and hence suggest a low capital at-risk allocation for this trade. Increase exposure for a break above $13.

Long-term fundamental view:

  • The company operates in an attractive "industry of the future", with major structural and thematic support.
  • In 4Q23, ENVX recorded revenue of $7.4 million (4Q22: $1.1 million) driven by strong performance from the recently acquired Routejade, along with continued volume shipments of BrakeFlow™ - enabled batteries for the US Army. For context, BrakeFlow™ is an intra-cell system safety that increases abuse tolerance. In the event of an internal short, BrakeFlow™ regulates current flux from other areas of the battery to the short, thus limiting the short area from overheating and inhibiting thermal runaway.
  • FY23 was a pivotal year in the company's growth ambitions. Notably, the company expanded to Malaysia through the acquisition of Routejade, which positioned the company to scale with high-volume vertically integrated manufacturing. The company built out approximately 250 000 square feet of factory space and began receiving shipments of Gen2 equipment.
  • In FY24, the groups focus is on demonstrating high-volume manufacturing in Malaysia and delivering high-energy density batteries tailored to smartphones. Both activities commence in 2Q24. In parallel, the company intends to grow overall revenue meaningfully year-over-year.
  • Within the portable electronics market, the company focuses on three categories: IoT (wearables, AR/VR, medical, industrial, cameras, etc.), Mobile (smartphones, land mobile radios, enterprise devices, etc.), and Computing (laptops, tablets). The estimated total addressable market (TAM) for lithium-ion batteries in the targeted portable electronics markets is estimated at $23 billion in 2026 based on company estimates as of January 2023.
  • In terms of downside risks, the group is still very much in the growth and scaling phase with notable operating losses which puts its operations at risk should it fail at its endeavours. High competition in the space requires the company to continuously improve its product's energy density, cycle life, fast charging, capacity roll off and gassing metrics to stay ahead of competition over time - which can be costly. As part of its expansion ambition, ENVX is in the process of building out manufacturing facilities to produce lithium-ion battery cells in sufficient quantities to meet expected demand - this introduces execution risk. Costs to operate can be volatile in the space.

Share Name and position CARZ - Buy
(Continue to hold)
CVX - Buy
(Continue to hold)
LKQ - Buy
(Continue to hold)
Entry 53.61 147.89 47.92
Current 55.82 154.00 49.86
Movement 4.1% 4.1% 4.0%
An incomplete symmetrical triangle pattern remains of interest. The ETF remains above its 200-day moving average. Upside price momentum has regained some strength.

Our profit target remains at $60, with a trailing stop-loss at $54.70. Exit the trade around 22 May 2024.
The stock price is holding above key support, and this remains attractive. Upside price momentum is supportive.

Our profit target is $167, with a trailing stop-loss of $147.30. Exit the position around 28 June 2024.
The development of a large bullish flag pattern remains of interest. The stock remains below its 200-day moving average. Upside price momentum supports the trade idea.

Our profit target is $55, with a trailing stop-loss of $48. Exit the position around 22 May 2024.

Share Name and position DAY - Buy
(Continue to hold)
HSY - Buy
(Continue to hold)
BDX - Buy
(Continue to hold)
Entry 69.45 191.47 239.07
Current 71.54 193.57 240.66
Movement 3.0% 1.1% 0.7%
Note: Ceridian (CDAY) changed its name as well as its ticker to Dayforce (DAY) on 1 February 2024. The stock is challenging the upper limit of an emerging symmetrical triangle pattern. The stock remains above its 200-day moving average. Upside price momentum supports the trade idea.

Our profit target is $80, with a trailing stop-loss of $67.50. Exit the position around 8 May 2024.
The formation of a fifth wave (per Elliot wave analysis) in the stock price remains attractive. The stock remains below its 200-day moving average and we maintain a counter-trend strategy. Upside momentum has halted, which is a concern.

Our profit target remains at $220, with a trailing stop-loss at $186.20. Exit the trade by 26 April 2024.
The presence of a well-established price range remains of interest. The stock is remains below its 200-day moving average. Upside price momentum supports the idea.

Our profit target is $265, with a trailing stop-loss of $231.10. Exit the position around 24 April 2024.

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