Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on. But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you separate the good companies from the bad. That said, here is one small-cap stock that could be the next 100 bagger and two that could be down big.
Two Small-Cap Stocks to Sell:
Movado (MOV)
Market Cap: $342.4 million
With its watches displayed in 20 museums around the world, Movado (NYSE: MOV) is a watchmaking company with a portfolio of watch brands and accessories.
Why Is MOV Risky?
- Products and services have few die-hard fans as sales have declined by 6% annually over the last two years
- Responsiveness to unforeseen market trends is restricted due to its substandard operating margin profitability
- Eroding returns on capital suggest its historical profit centers are aging
At $15.40 per share, Movado trades at 0.5x trailing 12-month price-to-sales. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why MOV doesn’t pass our bar.
Progyny (PGNY)
Market Cap: $1.85 billion
Pioneering a data-driven approach to family building that has achieved an industry-leading patient satisfaction score of +80, Progyny (NASDAQ: PGNY) provides comprehensive fertility and family building benefits solutions to employers, helping employees access quality fertility treatments and support services.
Why Do We Think Twice About PGNY?
- Modest revenue base of $1.21 billion gives it less fixed cost leverage and fewer distribution channels than larger companies
- Estimated sales growth of 3% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its two-year trend
- Push for growth has led to negative returns on capital, signaling value destruction
Progyny is trading at $21.75 per share, or 13.1x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with PGNY, check out our full research report (it’s free).
One Small-Cap Stock to Watch:
AZZ (AZZ)
Market Cap: $2.73 billion
Responsible for projects like nuclear facilities, AZZ (NYSE: AZZ) is a provider of metal coating and power infrastructure solutions.
Why Do We Like AZZ?
- 9.2% annual revenue growth over the last two years surpassed the sector average as its offerings resonated with customers
- Operating margin improvement of 5.7 percentage points over the last five years demonstrates its ability to scale efficiently
- Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 24% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance
AZZ’s stock price of $91.28 implies a valuation ratio of 15.7x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
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