Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets. But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, spanning from industry behemoths with seemingly infinite resources to small, nimble players with chips on their shoulders.
This is precisely where StockStory comes in - we do the heavy lifting to identify companies with solid fundamentals so you can invest with confidence. That said, here are three mid-cap stocks to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
Domino's (DPZ)
Market Cap: $15.67 billion
Founded by two brothers in Michigan, Domino’s (NYSE: DPZ) is a globally recognized pizza chain known for its creative marketing and fast delivery.
Why Are We Wary of DPZ?
- Lackluster 5.2% annual revenue growth over the last six years indicates the company is losing ground to competitors
- Anticipated sales growth of 5.8% for the next year implies demand will be shaky
At $458.15 per share, Domino's trades at 25.7x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including DPZ in your portfolio.
Tapestry (TPR)
Market Cap: $17.81 billion
Originally founded as Coach, Tapestry (NYSE: TPR) is an American fashion conglomerate with a portfolio of luxury brands offering high-quality accessories and fashion products.
Why Is TPR Not Exciting?
- Lackluster 1.6% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates the company is losing ground to competitors
- Constant currency revenue growth has disappointed over the past two years and shows demand was soft
- Demand will likely be soft over the next 12 months as Wall Street’s estimates imply tepid growth of 2.2%
Tapestry is trading at $86.01 per share, or 16.7x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why TPR doesn’t pass our bar.
Jabil (JBL)
Market Cap: $22.37 billion
With manufacturing facilities spanning the globe from China to Mexico to the United States, Jabil (NYSE: JBL) provides electronics design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions to companies across various industries, from healthcare to automotive to cloud computing.
Why Do We Think Twice About JBL?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 10.1% annually over the last two years
- Earnings growth underperformed the sector average over the last two years as its EPS grew by just 1.6% annually
- Poor free cash flow margin of 3.1% for the last five years limits its freedom to invest in growth initiatives, execute share buybacks, or pay dividends
Jabil’s stock price of $208.69 implies a valuation ratio of 20.7x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with JBL, check out our full research report (it’s free).
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