A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
Navigating these stocks isn’t easy, which is why StockStory helps you find Comfort In Chaos. Keeping that in mind, here are two volatile stocks that could reward patient investors and one that might not be worth the risk.
One Stock to Sell:
Rogers (ROG)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.07
With roots dating back to 1832, making it one of America's oldest continuously operating companies, Rogers (NYSE: ROG) designs and manufactures specialized engineered materials and components used in electric vehicles, telecommunications, renewable energy, and other high-performance applications.
Why Should You Sell ROG?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 7% annually over the last two years
- Earnings per share fell by 15.7% annually over the last five years while its revenue was flat, showing each sale was less profitable
- 5.4 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position
At $87.00 per share, Rogers trades at 28.1x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with ROG, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
Two Stocks to Watch:
Napco (NSSC)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.08
Protecting everything from schools to government facilities since 1969, Napco Security Technologies (NASDAQ: NSSC) manufactures electronic security devices, access control systems, and communication services for intrusion and fire alarm systems.
Why Should You Buy NSSC?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 13.7% annual revenue growth over the last five years was exceptional
- NSSC is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders, and its recently improved profitability means it has even more resources to invest or distribute
- Returns on capital are growing as management capitalizes on its market opportunities
Napco is trading at $41.33 per share, or 29.4x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .
Rivian (RIVN)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.12
The manufacturer of Amazon’s delivery trucks, Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles and commercial delivery vans.
Why Do We Like RIVN?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 24.2% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 33.4% outpaced its revenue gains
Rivian’s stock price of $17.94 implies a valuation ratio of 3.6x forward price-to-sales. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Stocks We Like Even More
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