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:
eHealth (EHTH)
Market Cap: $117.3 million
Aiming to address a high-stakes and often confusing decision, eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH) guides consumers through health insurance enrollment and related topics.
Why Are We Wary of EHTH?
- Value proposition isn’t resonating strongly as its estimated membership averaged 2.2% drops over the last two years
- Estimated sales decline of 2.9% for the next 12 months implies a challenging demand environment
- Cash burn makes us question whether it can achieve sustainable long-term growth
eHealth is trading at $3.80 per share, or 2.9x forward EV/EBITDA. If you’re considering EHTH for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Hudson Technologies (HDSN)
Market Cap: $434.9 million
Founded in 1991, Hudson Technologies (NASDAQ: HDSN) specializes in refrigerant services and solutions, providing refrigerant sales, reclamation, and recycling.
Why Are We Hesitant About HDSN?
- Sales tumbled by 14.1% annually over the last two years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
- Earnings per share have dipped by 46.8% annually over the past two years, which is concerning because stock prices follow EPS over the long term
- Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up
At $9.96 per share, Hudson Technologies trades at 11.1x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with HDSN, check out our full research report (it’s free).
One Small-Cap Stock to Watch:
Frost Bank (CFR)
Market Cap: $8.49 billion
Tracing its roots back to 1868 when it was founded during Texas's post-Civil War reconstruction era, Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE: CFR) operates Frost Bank, a Texas-based financial institution providing commercial and consumer banking, wealth management, and insurance services.
Why Does CFR Catch Our Eye?
- Annual net interest income growth of 12.1% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Net interest margin expanded by 30 basis points (100 basis points = 1 percentage point) over the last two years, providing additional flexibility for investments
- Impressive 25% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last two years indicates it’s building equity value this cycle
Frost Bank’s stock price of $131.92 implies a valuation ratio of 2x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
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