Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.
Deciphering which businesses can sustain their high growth rates is a challenge for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory. That said, here is one growth stock where the best is yet to come and two whose momentum may slow.
Two Growth Stocks to Sell:
Renasant (RNST)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +28.9%
Founded in 1904 during a time when the South was rebuilding its economy, Renasant (NYSE: RNST) is a regional bank holding company that offers banking, wealth management, insurance, and specialized lending services throughout the Southeast.
Why Are We Hesitant About RNST?
- Net interest margin of 3.4% reflects its high servicing and capital costs
- Earnings per share fell by 8.6% annually over the last two years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
- Annual tangible book value per share growth of 4.2% over the last two years was below our standards for the banking sector
Renasant is trading at $38.20 per share, or 0.9x forward P/B. To fully understand why you should be careful with RNST, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +39.3%
Tracing its roots back to 1902 when it first opened its doors in Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares (NYSE: AUB) is a full-service regional bank providing commercial and retail banking, wealth management, and insurance services throughout Virginia and parts of Maryland and North Carolina.
Why Are We Cautious About AUB?
- Weak unit economics are reflected in its net interest margin of 3.4%, one of the worst among bank companies
- Flat tangible book value per share over the last five years suggest it must find different ways to enhance shareholder value during this cycle
- Estimated tangible book value per share growth of 6.5% for the next 12 months is soft and implies weaker profitability
Atlantic Union Bankshares’s stock price of $34.27 implies a valuation ratio of 1x forward P/B. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including AUB in your portfolio.
One Growth Stock to Watch:
Astrana Health (ASTH)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +52%
Formerly known as Apollo Medical Holdings until early 2024, Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) operates a technology-powered healthcare platform that enables physicians to deliver coordinated care while successfully participating in value-based payment models.
Why Do We Like ASTH?
- Impressive 36.6% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Exciting sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months calls for 59.1% growth, an acceleration from its two-year trend
- Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 19.6% annually
At $29.63 per share, Astrana Health trades at 12.7x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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