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3 Dawdling Stocks Walking a Fine Line

By: StockStory

May 14, 2025 at 00:37 AM EDT

ⓘ 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.

Luckily for you, StockStory helps you navigate which companies are truly worth holding. Keeping that in mind, here are three low-volatility stocks that don’t make the cut and some better opportunities instead.

Nexstar Media (NXST)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.66

Founded in 1996, Nexstar (NASDAQ: NXST) is an American media company operating numerous local television stations and digital media outlets across the country.

Why Should You Sell NXST?

Sales were flat over the last two years, indicating it's failed to expand its business
Forecasted revenue decline of 7.3% for the upcoming 12 months implies demand will fall off a cliff
Capital intensity will likely increase as its free cash flow margin is anticipated to drop by 5.8 percentage points over the next year

Nexstar Media is trading at $174.42 per share, or 3.4x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with NXST, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Driven Brands (DRVN)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.70

With approximately 5,000 locations across 49 U.S. states and 13 other countries, Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) operates a network of automotive service centers offering maintenance, car washes, paint, collision repair, and glass services across North America.

Why Are We Wary of DRVN?

Organic revenue growth fell short of our benchmarks over the past two years and implies it may need to improve its products, pricing, or go-to-market strategy
Diminishing returns on capital from an already low starting point show that neither management’s prior nor current bets are going as planned
5× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio shows it’s overleveraged and increases the probability of shareholder dilution if things turn unexpectedly

Driven Brands’s stock price of $17.41 implies a valuation ratio of 13.9x forward P/E. If you’re considering DRVN for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Allegion (ALLE)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.67

Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE) is a provider of security products and solutions that keep people and assets safe and secure in various environments.

Why Does ALLE Fall Short?

Organic sales performance over the past two years indicates the company may need to make strategic adjustments or rely on M&A to catalyze faster growth
Capital intensity has ramped up over the last five years as its free cash flow margin decreased by 2.5 percentage points
Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability

At $142.85 per share, Allegion trades at 18.2x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including ALLE in your portfolio.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump’s presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025.

While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we’re homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver’s seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 176% over the last five years.

Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 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.

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