** Morningstar says tech co Audinate's AD8.AX acquisition of U.S-based cloud video platform Iris Studio "strategically sound"
** Says acquisition is "value-neutral"; maintains A$19/share fair value estimate
** Adds deal consistent with Audinate's strategy to grow its nascent video networking and control segment
** "We believe market is overreacting to temporary headwinds as signs of deteriorating competitiveness or a saturated market" - Morningstar
** Analysts on average rate the stock "buy"; their median PT is A$10.06 - LSEG data
** Stock down 0.1% this year
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
((John.Biju@thomsonreuters.com;))