Value investing has created more billionaires than any other strategy, like Warren Buffett, who built his fortune by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices. But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.
This distinction between true value and value traps can challenge even the most skilled investors. Luckily for you, we started StockStory to help you uncover exceptional companies. Keeping that in mind, here is one value stock trading at a big discount to its intrinsic value and two climbing an uphill battle.
Two Value Stocks to Sell:
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
Forward P/E Ratio: 12.6x
Born out of a 2018 merger between Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple, Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a consumer staples powerhouse boasting a portfolio of beverages including sodas, coffees, and juices.
Why Does KDP Give Us Pause?
- Sizable revenue base leads to growth challenges as its 5.8% annual revenue increases over the last three years fell short of other consumer staples companies
- Day-to-day expenses have swelled relative to revenue over the last year as its operating margin fell by 5.9 percentage points
- ROIC of 5.8% reflects management’s challenges in identifying attractive investment opportunities
Keurig Dr Pepper is trading at $26.89 per share, or 12.6x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than KDP.
Arrow Electronics (ARW)
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.2x
Founded as a single retail store, Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW) provides electronic components and enterprise computing solutions to businesses globally.
Why Is ARW Risky?
- Annual sales declines of 7.8% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last two years, showing each sale was less profitable
- Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability
At $104.30 per share, Arrow Electronics trades at 9.2x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with ARW, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
One Value Stock to Watch:
TaskUs (TASK)
Forward P/E Ratio: 7x
Starting as a virtual assistant service in 2008 before evolving into a global digital services provider, TaskUs (NASDAQ: TASK) provides outsourced digital services including customer experience management, content moderation, and AI data services to innovative technology companies.
Why Are We Fans of TASK?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 21.1% annual revenue growth over the last five years was exceptional
- Free cash flow margin grew by 21.6 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
- Rising returns on capital show the company is starting to reap the benefits of its past investments
TaskUs’s stock price of $10.96 implies a valuation ratio of 7x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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