Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains. This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
Navigating these stocks isn’t easy, which is why StockStory helps you find Comfort In Chaos. Keeping that in mind, here is one volatile stock that could reward patient investors and two that might not be worth the risk.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Salesforce (CRM)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.27
With its cloud-based platform named after its stock ticker symbol CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) provides customer relationship management software that helps businesses connect with their customers across sales, service, marketing, and commerce.
Why Is CRM Not Exciting?
- Annual sales growth of 10.4% over the last three years lagged behind its software peers as its large revenue base made it difficult to generate incremental demand
- Customers were hesitant to make long-term commitments to its software as its 9% average ARR growth over the last year was sluggish
- Estimated sales growth of 8.9% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its three-year trend
At $246.79 per share, Salesforce trades at 5.5x forward price-to-sales. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why CRM doesn’t pass our bar.
Quest Resource (QRHC)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.35
Recycling corporate waste to help companies be more sustainable, Quest Resource (NASDAQ: QRHC) is a provider of waste and recycling services.
Why Is QRHC Risky?
- Sales tumbled by 2.4% annually over the last two years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
- Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
- Limited cash reserves may force the company to seek unfavorable financing terms that could dilute shareholders
Quest Resource’s stock price of $1.67 implies a valuation ratio of 6.1x forward P/E. If you’re considering QRHC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
One Stock to Watch:
Deckers (DECK)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.49
Established in 1973, Deckers (NYSE: DECK) is a footwear and apparel conglomerate with a portfolio of lifestyle and performance brands.
Why Do We Like DECK?
- Average constant currency growth of 18% over the past two years demonstrates its ability to grow internationally despite currency fluctuations
- Free cash flow margin is forecasted to grow by 2.3 percentage points in the coming year, potentially giving the company more chips to play with
- Returns on capital are growing as management capitalizes on its market opportunities
Deckers is trading at $117 per share, or 19.4x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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