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3 Low-Volatility Stocks We Think Twice About

By: StockStory

December 15, 2025 at 23:38 PM EST

ⓘ This article is third-party content and does not represent the views of this site. We make no guarantees regarding its accuracy or completeness.

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A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.

Finding the right balance between safety and returns isn’t easy, which is why StockStory is here to help. That said, here are three low-volatility stocks to steer clear of and a few better alternatives.

Advance Auto Parts (AAP)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.65

Founded in Virginia in 1932, Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) is an auto parts and accessories retailer that sells everything from carburetors to motor oil to car floor mats.

Why Do We Avoid AAP?

Poor same-store sales performance over the past two years indicates it’s having trouble bringing new shoppers into its brick-and-mortar locations
Free cash flow margin dropped by 6.7 percentage points over the last year, implying the company became more capital intensive as competition picked up
7× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio shows it’s overleveraged and increases the probability of shareholder dilution if things turn unexpectedly

Advance Auto Parts’s stock price of $45.50 implies a valuation ratio of 17.9x forward P/E. If you’re considering AAP for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Somnigroup (SGI)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.85

Established through the merger of Tempur-Pedic and Sealy in 2012, Somnigroup (NYSE: SGI) is a bedding manufacturer known for its innovative memory foam mattresses and sleep products

Why Are We Out on SGI?

Annual revenue growth of 14.3% over the last five years was below our standards for the consumer discretionary sector
Capital intensity will likely increase as its free cash flow margin is anticipated to drop by 1 percentage points over the next year
Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions

At $92.97 per share, Somnigroup trades at 29.5x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with SGI, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).

ePlus (PLUS)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.86

Starting as a financing company in 1990 before evolving into a full-service technology provider, ePlus (NASDAQ: PLUS) provides comprehensive IT solutions, professional services, and financing options to help organizations optimize their technology infrastructure and supply chain processes.

Why Do We Think Twice About PLUS?

Sales stagnated over the last two years and signal the need for new growth strategies
Estimated sales decline of 2.1% for the next 12 months implies an even more challenging demand environment
Earnings per share have dipped by 5.5% annually over the past two years, which is concerning because stock prices follow EPS over the long term

ePlus is trading at $92.15 per share, or 20.8x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including PLUS in your portfolio.

Stocks We Like More

The market’s up big this year - but there’s a catch. Just 4 stocks account for half the S&P 500’s entire gain. That kind of concentration makes investors nervous, and for good reason. While everyone piles into the same crowded names, smart investors are hunting quality where no one’s looking - and paying a fraction of the price. Check out the high-quality names we’ve flagged in our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).

Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today.

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