On May 13, 2024, Badar Khan, the Chief Executive Officer and Director of EVgo Inc (EVGO, Financial), purchased 125,000 shares of the company, as reported in a recent SEC Filing. This transaction increased the insider's total holdings significantly, reflecting a strong commitment to the company's future.
EVgo Inc operates a public fast charging network for electric vehicles across the United States. The company provides solutions for multiple facets of the electric vehicle industry, including infrastructure and charging services.
The shares were acquired at a price of $2.01 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $251,250. Following this purchase, the market cap of EVgo Inc stands at $241.15 million.
Over the past year, the insider transaction history at EVgo Inc shows a pattern of 2 insider buys and 16 insider sells. The insider, Badar Khan, has been a consistent buyer, accumulating 125,000 shares without selling any over the same period.
Regarding the stock's valuation, EVgo Inc's shares are currently trading well below the GF Value of $25.26, with a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 0.08. This valuation suggests that the stock might be a possible value trap, and potential investors should think twice before making an investment.
The GF Value is calculated considering historical trading multiples such as price-earnings ratio, price-sales ratio, price-book ratio, and price-to-free cash flow, adjusted for the company's past performance and expected future business outcomes.
This insider purchase could be a signal to shareholders and potential investors about the insider’s confidence in the future direction of EVgo Inc, despite the current market valuation indicating caution.
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