Zoom stock analysis - is Zoom stock a good buy?

Zoom is a cloud-based conferencing software that can be used via your browser, desktop or mobile application. Zoom enables users to virtually interact with contacts when a physical meeting is not possible, such as if you work remotely. Zoom is more than a video chat software, as it allows users to record meetings, share one another’s screens and create annotations. This flexibility results in the ability to collaborate efficiently on projects for work or education.

A basic Zoom account is free and allows video meetings for a limited number of participants for a limited time. Following this, Zoom offers three additional packages ranging from £11.99 - £15.99* per month per host. As packages get more expensive, they reduce limits on participant numbers and meeting lengths. They also come with additional features such as cloud recording storage, dedicated support and customisation options. However, as packages get more expensive, they also require a minimum number of ‘hosts’ per package.

‘Zoom rooms’ is Zoom’s video conferencing package. Here, Zoom makes a clear distinction between meeting packages and conferencing packages. A room in currently £39.00 per month per room, and works as an ideal solution for larger companies who regularly host conferences.

For example, a multinational enterprise (MNE) that wishes to sign up to zoom may choose their enterprise package, starting at £15.99 per month for a minimum of 100 hosts - resulting in a total minimum cost of £1,599 per month.

With around half of Fortune 500 companies reportedly using Zoom in 2019, it’s no surprise that Zoom’s stock price has risen drastically since the outbreak of Covid-19. The virus has caused many to work remotely, creating a larger demand for conferencing tools that enable workers and teams to keep in touch and continue collaborating.

Demand for collaboration tools, such as Zoom has hit a new high following the coronavirus pandemic. Most company’s employees are working from home and there is limited contact between businesses dealing with one another. A combination of these factors and the likelihood of social distancing lasting throughout 2021 could boost Zoom’s revenue accordingly.

Many analysts predict that Zoom could grow its annual revenue to around the £1bn mark by 2021, a significant increase from the £662m in 2019. Besides the spike of users from coronavirus, many companies are becoming more remote. This ‘remote working revolution’ will require effective video conferencing software, such as Zoom to contribute to the revolution.

Zoom is currently trading at an overvalued rate, with its 12-month-trailing P/E ratio​​ approximately 444x times its EPS. However, if the company keeps building upon its financial results and gains market share in the video conferencing industry, it could result in a promising future for the relatively new company.

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Zoom is a relatively new company that has managed to consistently increase its revenue and earnings YoY. The recent coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the demand for Zoom’s product and services to skyrocket, resulting in a share price to reflect this increased demand.

Mixed analyst reports and volatile financial markets mean it is unknown how Zoom’s share price will fluctuate in the future. However, it managed to increase its stock price by 200% in a period when the S&P 500 dropped by 17%, and has outperformed several high-profile tech stocks like Slack and Uber.