1 Surging Stock to Keep an Eye On and 2 to Turn Down
While momentum can be a leading indicator, it has burned many investors as it doesn't always correlate with long-term success. All that said, here is one stock with the fundamentals to back up its performance and two best left ignored.
One-Month Return: +22.6%
Named after its founder, who was an entrepreneurial woman from New York with a passion for skincare, Estée Lauder (NYSE:EL) is a one-stop beauty shop with products in skincare, fragrance, makeup, sun protection, and men's grooming.
Why Do We Steer Clear of EL?
Absence of organic revenue growth over the past two years suggests it may have to lean into acquisitions to drive its expansion
Operating margin declined by 12.1 percentage points over the last year as its sales cratered
Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last three years, showing each sale was less profitable
Estée Lauder's stock price of $91.47 implies a valuation ratio of 41.8x forward P/E. If you're considering EL for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
One-Month Return: +19.9%
With its name deriving from a combination of 'generating' and 'AC', Generac (NYSE:GNRC) offers generators and other power products for residential, industrial, and commercial use.
Why Are We Out on GNRC?
Flat sales over the last two years suggest it must find different ways to grow during this cycle
Capital intensity has ramped up over the last five years as its free cash flow margin decreased by 7.1 percentage points
Eroding returns on capital suggest its historical profit centers are aging
At $151.47 per share, Generac trades at 18.5x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with GNRC, check out our full research report (it's free).
One-Month Return: +17.1%
Founded during the emergence of Big Oil in Texas, DXP (NASDAQ:DXPE) provides pumps, valves, and other industrial components.
Why Are We Positive On DXPE?
Operating margin improvement of 5.6 percentage points over the last five years demonstrates its ability to scale efficiently
Performance over the past two years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
Rising returns on capital show management is finding more attractive investment opportunities
DXP is trading at $91.46 per share, or 16.6x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free.
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