Thomas Niel

Thomas Niel

InvestorPlace Contributor

Expertise: Micro-Cap Stocks, Shareholder Activist Stocks, Value Stocks

Education: Bachelors in Accounting, CFA Program Participant (Completed Level I in 2017)

About Thomas:
Thomas Niel is an investment writer at InvestorPlace. With a professional background in accounting and financial analysis, his understanding of both words and figures pays dividends when writing clear, concise stock analysis.

A value investor at heart, Thomas looks at the fundamentals. Peer analysis and earnings multiples rarely tell the whole story. But, Thomas believes valuation metrics are a great starting point to separate the wheat from the chaff.

His work has appeared at several websites, including Seeking Alpha and TipRanks. Outside of investment research, Thomas provides inbound marketing content to the investment management industry.

You can follow Thomas on Twitter and check out his track record on TipRanks.

Recent Articles

Micron Stock Is Still Worth Buying After Its Recent Rally

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Improving macro factors have boosted MU stock. High risks remain, but investors may see opportunity at the current price of Micron stock.

Stable Dividend, Minimal Growth Makes Exxon Mobil Stock a Hold

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

With upside questionable but downside protected by the dividend play, XOM stock is a hold. Investors should consider entering a position if the company starts trading at a discount to its peers.

Qualcomm Earnings Still Threatened by FTC Ruling

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

If the high operating margins of licensing are impacted, it becomes tougher to justify QCOM stock's current valuation. QCOM could be a buy if it starts trading at a discount to TXN and AVGO, but for the time being the stock appears fairly valued relative to peers.

Disney Stock Has Runway, but Not in the Short-Term

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Are investors getting ahead of themselves? It could be five years before shareholders see a return on the streaming build-out. With several years until streaming becomes a cash cow, investors may have better opportunities to enter Disney stock down the road.

Don’t Believe the Hype Powering PLUG Stock Price

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Plug Power is moving in the right direction by targeting the electric delivery vehicle market, but needs capital to turn this strategy into profits. Future capital infusions could further reduce potential upside for PLUG common stock holders.

Why Short-Term Investors Should Avoid Shopify Stock

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Short term, SHOP stock is a sell. A massive pullback could signal a buying opportunity to place a bet on Shopify's future prospects. But until then, investors should be cautious before chasing this growth story.

Up 35% YTD, Target Stock Is Still Undervalued

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Despite solid earnings, TGT stock is still a bargain relative to its peers. Add in a healthy buyback policy and high-yielding dividend, and TGT stock offers investors a strong opportunity.

After Three-Fold Rally, Roku Stock Is Overvalued

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

ROKU stock is up three-fold year-to-date. But despite strong growth and takeover rumors, Roku has entered overvalued territory.

Bank of America is Buying Back Stock. Should You Join In?

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

A 10% fall in BAC's earnings would leave minimal EPS growth even after an accretive buyback. Investors may receive a return of capital, but could fail to see a return on capital in the next year.

Now May Not Be the Time to Buy Alibaba Stock

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

BABA stock could see downward pressure in the second half of 2019. Given that the trade war is far from over, there may be a better opportunity down the road.

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