Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions. While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
Navigating these stocks isn’t easy, which is why StockStory helps you find Comfort In Chaos. That said, here is one volatile stock with massive upside potential and two that might not be worth the risk.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Amkor (AMKR)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.83
Operating through a largely Asian facility footprint, Amkor Technologies (NASDAQ: AMKR) provides outsourced packaging and testing for semiconductors.
Why Does AMKR Give Us Pause?
- High input costs result in an inferior gross margin of 14.2% that must be offset through higher volumes
- Incremental sales over the last five years were less profitable as its earnings per share were flat while its revenue grew
- Low free cash flow margin of 5.1% for the last two years gives it little breathing room, constraining its ability to self-fund growth or return capital to shareholders
Amkor’s stock price of $32.68 implies a valuation ratio of 21.3x forward P/E. If you’re considering AMKR for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
JELD-WEN (JELD)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.06
Founded in the 1960s as a general wood-making company, JELD-WEN (NYSE: JELD) manufactures doors, windows, and other related building products.
Why Do We Avoid JELD?
- Core business is underperforming as its organic revenue has disappointed over the past two years, suggesting it might need acquisitions to stimulate growth
- Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value
- Unfavorable liquidity position could lead to additional equity financing that dilutes shareholders
At $4.51 per share, JELD-WEN trades at 15.6x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why JELD doesn’t pass our bar.
One Stock to Watch:
MACOM (MTSI)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.48
Founded in the 1950s as Microwave Associates, a communications supplier to the US Army Signal Corp, today MACOM Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a provider of analog chips used in optical, wireless, and satellite networks.
Why Does MTSI Stand Out?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 15.8% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Demand will likely accelerate over the next 12 months as its forecasted revenue growth of 18.3% is above its two-year trend
- Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 41.3% annually
MACOM is trading at $153.97 per share, or 38.4x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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