Goldman Sachs strategists have noted that the relative underperformance of the technology sector is beginning to create attractive valuation opportunities. A team led by Peter Oppenheimer stated that concerns over capital expenditure in hyperscale data centers have led to tech stock valuations, relative to expected earnings growth, falling below the overall global market average. The team highlighted that the price-to-earnings ratio of technology stocks is lower than those of the consumer discretionary, consumer staples, and industrial sectors, while the sector's growth rate remains strong. They believe the industry is not in a bubble and that its current valuation is below typical levels seen during previous peaks. The team also suggested that geopolitical tensions make the sector more appealing, as tech companies' cash flows are less sensitive to economic growth fluctuations.
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