2 Cash-Producing Stocks Worth Investigating and 1 to Turn Down
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
Not all companies are created equal, and StockStory is here to surface the ones with real upside. Keeping that in mind, here are two cash-producing companies that reinvest wisely to drive long-term success and one that may struggle to keep up.
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 11.3%
Part of the transcontinental railroad project, Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) is a freight transportation company that operates a major railroad network.
Why Are We Out on UNP?
Weak unit sales over the past two years imply it may need to invest in improvements to get back on track
Flat earnings per share over the last two years underperformed the sector average
Free cash flow margin dropped by 6 percentage points over the last five years, implying the company became more capital intensive as competition picked up
Union Pacific is trading at $219.24 per share, or 18.2x forward P/E. If you're considering UNP for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 21.8%
Based in Tel Aviv, Fiverr (NYSE:FVRR) operates a fixed price global freelance marketplace for digital services.
Why Could FVRR Be a Winner?
Customer spending is rising as the company has focused on monetization over the last two years, leading to 17.4% annual growth in its average revenue per buyer
Incremental sales over the last three years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 52.1% annually, topping its revenue gains
Free cash flow margin expanded by 9.7 percentage points over the last few years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends
Fiverr's stock price of $32.99 implies a valuation ratio of 14x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it's free.
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 13.8%
Credited with an invention in the 1950s that improved crop yields, Valmont (NYSE:VMI) provides engineered products and infrastructure services for the agricultural industry.
Why Does VMI Stand Out?
Operating margin expanded by 4.9 percentage points over the last five years as it scaled and became more efficient
Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 18.7% annually
Free cash flow margin increased by 7.9 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more capital to invest or return to shareholders
At $317.30 per share, Valmont trades at 17.1x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it's free.
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