Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains. This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
Navigating these stocks isn’t easy, which is why StockStory helps you find Comfort In Chaos. Keeping that in mind, here is one volatile stock that could reward patient investors and two that could just as easily collapse.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Quest Resource (QRHC)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.51
Recycling corporate waste to help companies be more sustainable, Quest Resource (NASDAQ: QRHC) is a provider of waste and recycling services.
Why Do We Steer Clear of QRHC?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 3.6% annually over the last two years
- Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 7× increases the risk of forced asset sales or dilutive financing if operational performance weakens
At $1.47 per share, Quest Resource trades at 38.3x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why QRHC doesn’t pass our bar.
BrightView (BV)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.12
An official field consultant for Major League Baseball, BrightView (NYSE: BV) offers landscaping design, development, and maintenance.
Why Is BV Risky?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 1.7% annually over the last two years
- Falling earnings per share over the last five years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term
- Free cash flow margin shrank by 5.1 percentage points over the last five years, suggesting the company is consuming more capital to stay competitive
BrightView’s stock price of $12.23 implies a valuation ratio of 15.1x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with BV, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
One Stock to Buy:
Coherent (COHR)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 2.62
Created through the 2022 rebranding of II-VI Incorporated, a company with roots dating back to 1971, Coherent (NYSE: COHR) develops and manufactures advanced materials, lasers, and optical components for applications ranging from telecommunications to industrial manufacturing.
Why Are We Backing COHR?
- Impressive 16.9% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Market share is on track to rise over the next 12 months as its 14.3% projected revenue growth implies demand will accelerate from its two-year trend
- Earnings per share grew by 38.4% annually over the last two years and trumped its peers
Coherent is trading at $139.88 per share, or 29.2x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
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