Great things are happening to the stocks in this article. They’re all outperforming the market over the last month because of positive catalysts such as a new product line, constructive news flow, or even a loyal Reddit fanbase.
However, not all companies with momentum are long-term winners, and many investors have lost money by following short-term trends. All that said, here are three overhyped stocks that may correct and some you should consider instead.
Twilio (TWLO)
One-Month Return: +11.7%
Known for the clever "Twilio Magic" demo that had developers creating functioning communications apps in minutes, Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) provides a platform that enables businesses to communicate with their customers through voice, messaging, email, and other digital channels.
Why Does TWLO Worry Us?
- Offerings struggled to generate meaningful interest as its average billings growth of 13.4% over the last year did not impress
- Bad unit economics and steep infrastructure costs are reflected in its gross margin of 49%, one of the worst among software companies
- Operating margin improvement of 4.3 percentage points over the last year demonstrates its ability to scale efficiently
Twilio is trading at $127.16 per share, or 3.3x forward price-to-sales. To fully understand why you should be careful with TWLO, check out our full research report (it’s free).
The Honest Company (HNST)
One-Month Return: +25.3%
Co-founded by actress Jessica Alba, The Honest Company (NASDAQ: HNST) sells diapers and wipes, skin care products, and household cleaning products.
Why Do We Pass on HNST?
- Sales trends were unexciting over the last three years as its 5.8% annual growth was below the typical consumer staples company
- Revenue base of $371.3 million puts it at a disadvantage compared to larger competitors exhibiting economies of scale
- Push for growth has led to negative returns on capital, signaling value destruction
At $2.83 per share, The Honest Company trades at 28.9x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why HNST doesn’t pass our bar.
Plug Power (PLUG)
One-Month Return: +20.6%
Powering forklifts for Walmart’s distribution centers, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) provides hydrogen fuel cells used to power electric motors.
Why Are We Hesitant About PLUG?
- Annual sales declines of 10.8% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- Cash-burning tendencies make us wonder if it can sustainably generate shareholder value
- Depletion of cash reserves could lead to a fundraising event that triggers shareholder dilution
Plug Power’s stock price of $2.30 implies a valuation ratio of 3.8x forward price-to-sales. If you’re considering PLUG for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
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