Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match. The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.
Finding the right balance between price and quality can challenge even the most skilled investors. Luckily for you, we started StockStory to help you identify the real opportunities. Keeping that in mind, here is one high-flying stock expanding its competitive advantage and two with big downside risk.
Two High-Flying Stocks to Sell:
fuboTV (FUBO)
Forward P/E Ratio: 79.6x
Originally launched as a soccer streaming platform, fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) is a video streaming service specializing in live sports, news, and entertainment content.
Why Do We Avoid FUBO?
- Number of domestic subscribers has disappointed over the past two years, indicating weak demand for its offerings
- Historical operating margin losses point to an inefficient cost structure
- Free cash flow margin is forecasted to shrink by 6.5 percentage points in the coming year, suggesting the company will consume more capital to keep up with its competitors
fuboTV’s stock price of $3.70 implies a valuation ratio of 79.6x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including FUBO in your portfolio.
Artivion (AORT)
Forward P/E Ratio: 57.4x
Formerly known as CryoLife until its 2022 rebranding, Artivion (NYSE: AORT) develops and manufactures medical devices and preserves human tissues used in cardiac and vascular surgical procedures for patients with aortic disease.
Why Does AORT Worry Us?
- Subscale operations are evident in its revenue base of $405 million, meaning it has fewer distribution channels than its larger rivals
- Ability to fund investments or reward shareholders with increased buybacks or dividends is restricted by its weak free cash flow margin of -0.6% for the last five years
- Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively
Artivion is trading at $42.95 per share, or 57.4x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than AORT.
One High-Flying Stock to Buy:
ESCO (ESE)
Forward P/E Ratio: 28.6x
A developer of the communication systems used in the Batmobile of “The Dark Knight,” ESCO (NYSE: ESE) is a provider of engineered components for the aerospace, defense, and utility sectors.
Why Should You Buy ESE?
- Market share is on track to rise over the next 12 months as its 23.1% projected revenue growth implies demand will accelerate from its two-year trend
- Offerings are mission-critical for businesses and lead to a premier gross margin of 39.1%
- Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 22.4% outpaced its revenue gains
At $188.17 per share, ESCO trades at 28.6x 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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