Has Nvidia stock got any growth potential left?

Jon Smith talks through the scale of Nvidia stock growth over the past year but questions if further gains are going to be harder to come by.

| More on:

The content of this article was relevant at the time of publishing. Circumstances change continuously and caution should therefore be exercised when relying upon any content contained within this article.

Image source: Getty Images

When investing, your capital is at risk. The value of your investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you put in.

Read More

The content of this article is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, any form of personal advice. Investments in a currency other than sterling are exposed to currency exchange risk. Currency exchange rates are constantly changing, which may affect the value of the investment in sterling terms. You could lose money in sterling even if the stock price rises in the currency of origin. Stocks listed on overseas exchanges may be subject to additional dealing and exchange rate charges, and may have other tax implications, and may not provide the same, or any, regulatory protection as in the UK.

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More.

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) was one of the best performing large-cap stocks last year. Over the past year, the share price jumped by 141%, with the market-cap now a whopping $3.37trn.

Yet with all the accolades, there’s a good point being made by some that given the size of the existing move, further gains could be harder to come by. Let’s investigate.

Why the stock jumped so much

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been a key factor in why Nvidia has done so well. More specifically, it’s benefited from generative AI technologies like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This is because the graphic processing units (GPUs) Nvidia makes are critical for training and deploying AI models. Therefore, it’s currently the go-to provider for companies investing in AI infrastructure.

Should you invest £1,000 in Nvidia right now?

When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Nvidia made the list?

See the 6 stocks

The huge demand for GPUs meant that financial performance in 2024 was exceptional, both in terms of revenue and profitability. The scale of growth can be seen from the latest quarterly results from November. For the fiscal Q3 period, revenue hit $35.08bn. This was up 94% from the same quarter the previous year!

Created with Highcharts 11.4.3Nvidia PriceZoom1M3M6MYTD1Y5Y10YALLwww.fool.co.uk

A higher benchmark

Last month, I wrote about how 2025 could be harder for Nvidia. This isn’t purely based on the business having higher competition. Rather, the bar’s now set so high for financial performance and processor enhancements that it’ll be almost impossible to impress investors.

For example, take the 94% growth in revenue from November. If the next quarterly results show an increase of say 10%, I expect this could cause some panic from investors. Yet for most businesses, 10% revenue growth versus the last year would be something to celebrate.

These lofty expectations could hinder further growth potential for the stock. This could happen even though the business as a whole could keep growing and expanding.

Talking about valuations

With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 54, it’s not a cheap stock. This doesn’t mean that the share price can’t increase further, but it’s unlikely to repeat the same rally as the past year. For example, if the share price doubled but the earnings per share stayed the same, the P/E ratio would be over 100. In my view, that would be a red flag as a very overvalued stock.

However, Nvidia’s a very unique company. It really is the go-to business for anyone wanting to tap into AI. There’s still a huge amount of potential and adoption that still needs to happen in this sector. So the share price could keep rallying, being fuelled less by fundamental reasons and more by the desire by investors to not miss out.

I won’t be buying Nvidia shares right now. Although I think the company has more growth ahead, I feel there are more attractive AI stock options out there.

But what does the head of The Motley Fool’s investing team think?

Should you invest £1,000 in Nvidia right now?

When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets.

And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Nvidia made the list?

See the 6 stocks

Should you invest, the value of your investment may rise or fall and your capital is at risk. Before investing, your individual circumstances should be assessed. Consider taking independent financial advice.

Jon Smith has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Nvidia. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.

More on US Stock

Investing Articles

Here’s why Tesla stock just rocketed 22.7%! Is it time to buy?

This writer wonders whether the news that sent Tesla stock soaring yesterday is a true gamechanger for the electric vehicle…

Read more »

Young woman working at modern office. Technical price graph and indicator, red and green candlestick chart and stock trading computer screen background.
Investing Articles

Is there still time to pick up Nvidia stock cheaply?

The Nvidia stock price has just had a scary week. But here's why I expect that should have very little…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Could the Tesla share price really fall to $120?

The Tesla share price has collapsed since Trump took office, and the news just keeps getting worse for Elon Musk’s…

Read more »

Middle-aged white man pulling an aggrieved face while looking at a screen
Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Alphabet stock 1 month ago is now worth…

Alphabet stock is a major casualty of Trump’s trade policy, with investors betting on reduced demand for advertising, among other…

Read more »

Investing Articles

I was wrong about the Tesla stock price!

Tesla stock's been affected more than most by ‘Liberation Day’. But our writer has other concerns about Elon Musk’s company.

Read more »

Smiling white woman holding iPhone with Airpods in ear
Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Apple shares last week is now worth…

Apple shares are down 18% over the past week. It’s a truly phenomenal downward movement, but investors may want to…

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 defensive US growth stocks to consider even as the S&P 500 slides

With trade tariffs causing global market mayhem, risk-averse investors may want to consider shifting into defensive US growth stocks.

Read more »

Hand flipping wooden cubes for change wording" Panic " to " Calm".
Investing Articles

Growth stocks are crashing! Here’s what I’m doing now

Our writer shares his thoughts as growth stocks get crushed, as well as a favourite from the Nasdaq that he…

Read more »