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The video opens by discussing the market's fear that AI will replace enterprise software, leading to significant drops in stocks like Workday, ServiceNow, and Salesforce. Despite these concerns, companies like Snowflake have seen growth. The speaker argues that AI won't immediately replace enterprise software due to AI's current 'hallucinations' and the fact that these companies are developing their own AI agents, which could boost short-term revenue.
The speaker then dives into the growth rates and valuations of Salesforce, Snowflake, Workday, and ServiceNow. He demonstrates how to adjust price-to-sales and price-to-earnings ratios for growth to accurately compare these companies. Salesforce (CRM) is identified as the least expensive when adjusted for earnings growth, and the speaker expresses a preference for Salesforce and Snowflake due to their growth potential and recent discounts.
The discussion shifts to Super Micro Computer (SMCI), noting a recent 5% drop after a Goldman Sachs analyst reiterated a 'sell' warning with a $26 price target, citing concerns about margins. The speaker highlights that this is not a new rating and points out a conflict in the analyst's report, which also acknowledges SMCI's leadership in AI server growth, particularly in tier-2 and neo-cloud segments.
SMCI has significantly increased its server market share from 3.5% in 2021 to 22-27% currently, aiming for 30%. Despite its strong competitive advantage and growth in AI servers, the stock has been highly volatile, with frequent drops after reaching highs. The speaker advises investors to be prepared for this volatility and to avoid selling out of fear, emphasizing a long-term belief in the company's potential.
The video addresses Goldman Sachs' concern about SMCI's profitability, noting a significant decline in gross and operating margins due to increased competition in the AI server space. Despite 65% revenue growth, earnings per share are expected to remain flat this year. However, the speaker projects a 50% earnings growth for next year, believing SMCI will leverage its market share into better profitability.
The speaker performs a valuation analysis for SMCI, correcting what he sees as misinterpretations of its price-to-sales ratio. By using current and projected revenue, he calculates that SMCI is trading at a significantly lower price-to-sales multiple (0.47x for current year, 0.38x for next year) than reported. Based on historical valuations and future revenue, he projects a potential 94% upside to a $55 price target within the next year and a half. The video concludes by anticipating a significant boost in server sales next quarter due to delayed orders, which could positively impact investor sentiment ahead of Q2 earnings in about 28 days.