Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
Luckily for you, StockStory helps you navigate which companies are truly worth holding. That said, here is one low-volatility stock that could offer consistent gains and two stuck in limbo.
Two Stocks to Sell:
FTI Consulting (FCN)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.40
With a team of experts deployed across 30+ countries to tackle complex business challenges, FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) is a global business advisory firm that helps organizations manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes across financial, legal, operational, and regulatory matters.
Why Does FCN Give Us Pause?
- Costs have risen faster than its revenue over the last five years, causing its adjusted operating margin to decline by 2.7 percentage points
- Capital intensity has ramped up over the last five years as its free cash flow margin decreased by 9.1 percentage points
At $171.87 per share, FTI Consulting trades at 20.7x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than FCN.
Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.41
Transforming crops from the world's most productive agricultural regions into everyday essentials, Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE: ADM) processes and transports agricultural commodities like grains and oilseeds while manufacturing ingredients for food, beverages, feed, and industrial applications.
Why Are We Cautious About ADM?
- Annual revenue declines of 5.5% over the last three years indicate problems with its market positioning
- Commoditized products, bad unit economics, and high competition are reflected in its low gross margin of 6.2%
- Falling earnings per share over the last three years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term
Archer-Daniels-Midland’s stock price of $60.12 implies a valuation ratio of 15.4x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why ADM doesn’t pass our bar.
One Stock to Buy:
Euronet Worldwide (EEFT)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.95
Operating a global network of over 47,000 ATMs and 821,000 point-of-sale terminals across more than 60 countries, Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ: EEFT) provides electronic payment solutions including ATM services, prepaid product processing, and international money transfer services.
Why Do We Love EEFT?
- Annual revenue growth of 11.1% over the last five years beat the sector average and underscores the unique value of its offerings
- Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 23% exceeded its revenue gains over the last five years
- ROE punches in at 19.5%, illustrating management’s expertise in identifying profitable investments
Euronet Worldwide is trading at $76.62 per share, or 6.9x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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