Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever. Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.

Luckily for you, our job at StockStory is to help you avoid short-term fads by pointing you toward high-quality businesses that can generate sustainable long-term growth. That said, here are three growth stocks expanding their competitive advantages.

AMD (AMD)

One-Year Revenue Growth: +31.8%

Founded in 1969 by a group of former Fairchild semiconductor executives led by Jerry Sanders, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) is one of the leading designers of computer processors and graphics chips used in PCs and data centers.

Why Is AMD a Good Business?

1. Annual revenue growth of 29.9% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Market share is on track to rise over the next 12 months as its 27.1% projected revenue growth implies demand will accelerate from its two-year trend
3. Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 27.9% annually

AMD is trading at $206.21 per share, or 38x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Wingstop (WING)

One-Year Revenue Growth: +15.6%

The passion project of two chicken wing aficionados in Texas, Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) is a popular fast-food chain known for its flavorful and crispy chicken wings offered in a variety of sauces and seasonings.

Why Do We Love WING?

1. Average same-store sales growth of 11.9% over the past two years indicates its restaurants are resonating with diners
2. Disciplined cost controls and effective management resulted in a strong two-year operating margin of 25.7%
3. Robust free cash flow margin of 15.9% gives it many options for capital deployment

Wingstop’s stock price of $239.60 implies a valuation ratio of 53x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

AAR (AIR)

One-Year Revenue Growth: +17.6%

The first third-party MRO approved by the FAA for Safety Management System Requirements, AAR (NYSE: AIR) is a provider of aircraft maintenance services

Why Are We Positive On AIR?

1. Annual revenue growth of 16.8% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Estimated revenue growth of 12% for the next 12 months implies its momentum over the last two years will continue
3. Earnings per share grew by 18.9% annually over the last five years and trumped its peers

At $82.70 per share, AAR trades at 18.4x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

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