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Are artificial intelligence (AI) stocks in a bubble? That's what many concerned investors are wondering today as valuations continue to skyrocket. There are many reasons the AI boom resembles past boom-and-bust cycles, such as soaring valuations, high expectations for long-term growth, and a recurring defense from AI bulls that 'this time is different.' However, there are important differences between this boom and the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s. Most of the largest AI companies are already enormously profitable with impressive revenue growth rates. Unlike the dot-com craze, where much of the internet's basic operating infrastructure was not yet built, the basic infrastructure for AI is largely in place. This may not be the case for today's AI boom, but there's a catch: just because AI isn't a bubble doesn't mean valuations will never get ahead of themselves. Several corrections across the AI sector in recent years proved short-lived, but buying many of the most popular AI stocks at their previous peaks still proved a winning long-term investment.
Right now, one undeniably expensive AI stock with significant growth potential stands out, more than companies like Nvidia (NVDA) and Palantir Technologies (PLTR). The article focuses on a stock with potential for major upside, despite its high valuation. The author compares it to SpaceX, noting that while SpaceX's current $2 trillion valuation seems excessive, its potential total addressable market (TAM) is estimated at $28.5 trillion. This includes $370 billion from space-enabled solutions, $1.6 trillion from Starlink connectivity (broadband and mobile), and $26.5 trillion from AI-related sectors, including infrastructure, consumer subscriptions, digital advertising, and enterprise applications. The author questions whether SpaceX's current valuation can justify its TAM, especially if it fails to execute on its AI vision. SpaceX's AI potential, if realized, could surpass that of top-tier AI companies like Nvidia. However, the execution risks are high, and the author advises caution. The article concludes that SpaceX may be the frontrunner among AI stocks for raw upside potential, despite the uncertainties.
Source: The Motley Fool
