Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.
Luckily for you, StockStory helps you navigate which companies are truly worth holding. Keeping that in mind, here is one low-volatility stock that could succeed under all market conditions and two that may not deliver the returns you need.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Golden Entertainment (GDEN)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.93
Founded in 2001, Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ: GDEN) is a gaming company operating casinos, taverns, and distributed gaming platforms.
Why Are We Cautious About GDEN?
- Annual sales declines of 3.3% for the past five years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market
- Projected sales growth of 1.5% for the next 12 months suggests sluggish demand
- Poor free cash flow margin of 3.6% for the last two years limits its freedom to invest in growth initiatives, execute share buybacks, or pay dividends
Golden Entertainment is trading at $25.29 per share, or 32.6x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why GDEN doesn’t pass our bar.
Penumbra (PEN)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.28
Founded in 2004 to address challenging medical conditions with significant unmet needs, Penumbra (NYSE: PEN) develops and manufactures innovative medical devices for treating vascular diseases and providing immersive healthcare rehabilitation solutions.
Why Does PEN Worry Us?
- Smaller revenue base of $1.28 billion means it hasn’t achieved the economies of scale that some industry juggernauts enjoy
- Low free cash flow margin of 4% for the last five years gives it little breathing room, constraining its ability to self-fund growth or return capital to shareholders
- Below-average returns on capital indicate management struggled to find compelling investment opportunities
At $240.49 per share, Penumbra trades at 55.8x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than PEN.
One Stock to Watch:
Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.57
Started as a mail-order tractor parts business, Tractor Supply (NASDAQ: TSCO) is a retailer of general goods such as agricultural supplies, hardware, and pet food for the rural consumer.
Why Is TSCO on Our Radar?
- Bold push to open new stores demonstrates an ambitious strategy to establish itself in underpenetrated territories
- Projected revenue growth of 6.7% for the next 12 months suggests its momentum from the last six years will persist
- Stellar returns on capital showcase management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures
Tractor Supply’s stock price of $59.20 implies a valuation ratio of 26.9x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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