1 Cash-Heavy Stock Worth Your Attention and 2 to Steer Clear Of
Not all businesses with cash are winners, and that's why we built StockStory - to help you separate the good from the bad. Keeping that in mind, here is one company with a net cash position that balances growth with stability and two best left off your watchlist.
Net Cash Position: $172.1 million (1.9% of Market Cap)
Founded in 1851, The New York Times (NYSE:NYT) is an American media organization known for its influential newspaper and expansive digital journalism platforms.
Why Is NYT Not Exciting?
Demand for its offerings was relatively low as its number of subscribers has underwhelmed
Projected sales growth of 5.9% for the next 12 months suggests sluggish demand
Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam
At $55.41 per share, The New York Times trades at 25.8x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including NYT in your portfolio, it's free.
Net Cash Position: $136.4 million (14.8% of Market Cap)
With over 2.5 million implants performed worldwide, STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) designs and manufactures implantable lenses that correct vision problems without removing the eye's natural lens.
Why Do We Avoid STAA?
Constant currency revenue growth has disappointed over the past two years and shows demand was soft
Free cash flow margin dropped by 26.6 percentage points over the last five years, implying the company became more capital intensive as competition picked up
Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up
STAAR Surgical is trading at $18.68 per share, or 3.2x forward price-to-sales. If you're considering STAA for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Net Cash Position: $4.20 billion (2% of Market Cap)
Founded by Fred Luddy, who coded the company's initial prototype on a flight from San Francisco to London, ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) is a software provider helping companies automate workflows across IT, HR, and customer service.
Why Are We Bullish on NOW?
Demand is healthy as its current remaining performance obligations (cRPO) have averaged 22.3% growth over the last year, showing it's securing new contracts for services yet to be fulfilled
Healthy operating margin of 12.9% shows it's a well-run company with efficient processes, and its rise over the last year was fueled by some leverage on its fixed costs
Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends
ServiceNow's stock price of $1,004 implies a valuation ratio of 15.5x forward price-to-sales. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free.
The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025.
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