Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings. However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. That said, here are three small-cap stocks to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
BILL (BILL)
Market Cap: $5.02 billion
Transforming the messy back-office financial operations that plague small business owners, BILL (NYSE: BILL) provides a cloud-based platform that automates accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense management for small and midsize businesses.
Why Do We Think BILL Will Underperform?
- Offerings struggled to generate meaningful interest as its average billings growth of 11.7% over the last year did not impress
- Extended payback periods on sales investments suggest the company’s platform isn’t resonating enough to drive efficient sales conversions
- Operating margin failed to increase over the last year, indicating the company couldn’t optimize its expenses
BILL is trading at $50.40 per share, or 2.8x forward price-to-sales. To fully understand why you should be careful with BILL, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Interface (TILE)
Market Cap: $2.04 billion
Pioneering carbon-neutral flooring since its founding in 1973, Interface (NASDAQ: TILE) is a global manufacturer of modular carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and rubber flooring that specializes in carbon-neutral and sustainable flooring solutions.
Why Are We Hesitant About TILE?
- Muted 3.3% annual revenue growth over the last five years shows its demand lagged behind its business services peers
- Demand will likely be soft over the next 12 months as Wall Street’s estimates imply tepid growth of 4.2%
- Earnings per share lagged its peers over the last five years as they only grew by 6.2% annually
Interface’s stock price of $34.84 implies a valuation ratio of 17.5x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including TILE in your portfolio.
DigitalBridge (DBRG)
Market Cap: $2.81 billion
Transforming from a traditional real estate investor to a digital-focused powerhouse in 2021, DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) is a global digital infrastructure investment firm that manages capital and operates assets across data centers, cell towers, fiber networks, and edge infrastructure.
Why Are We Cautious About DBRG?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 35.2% annually over the last five years
- Low return on equity reflects management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively
- Negative EBITDA restricts its access to capital and increases the probability of shareholder dilution if things turn unexpectedly
At $15.40 per share, DigitalBridge trades at 2.3x forward P/E. If you’re considering DBRG for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
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