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3 Small-Cap Stocks We Think Twice About

By: StockStory

June 16, 2026 at 00:32 AM EDT

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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.

Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. That said, here are three small-cap stocks to avoid and some other investments you should consider instead.

Dentsply Sirona (XRAY)

Market Cap: $2.03 billion

With roots dating back to 1877 when it introduced the first dental electric drill, Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ: XRAY) manufactures and sells professional dental equipment, technologies, and consumable products used by dentists and specialists worldwide.

Why Are We Out on XRAY?

Constant currency revenue growth has disappointed over the past two years and shows demand was soft
Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 7.2% annually
Negative returns on capital show management lost money while trying to expand the business, and its decreasing returns suggest its historical profit centers are aging

At $10.36 per share, Dentsply Sirona trades at 6.9x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including XRAY in your portfolio.

Navient (NAVI)

Market Cap: $741.6 million

Spun off from Sallie Mae in 2014 to handle the company's loan servicing and collection operations, Navient (NASDAQ: NAVI) provides education loan servicing and business processing solutions that help manage federal student loans, private education loans, and government services.

Why Do We Steer Clear of NAVI?

Sales tumbled by 21.3% annually over the last five years, showing market trends are working against it during this cycle
Falling earnings per share over the last five years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term

Navient’s stock price of $7.96 implies a valuation ratio of 10.8x forward P/E. If you’re considering NAVI for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI)

Market Cap: $2.06 billion

Building the world's first long-haul proppant conveyor system to reduce truck traffic, Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE: AESI) mines and processes sand used as proppant to prop open fractures in oil and gas wells during hydraulic fracturing.

Why Is AESI Risky?

Revenue base of $1.06 billion puts it at a disadvantage compared to larger competitors exhibiting economies of scale
Expenses have increased as a percentage of revenue over the last five years as its EBITDA margin fell by 29.6 percentage points
Negative free cash flow raises questions about the return timeline for its investments

Atlas Energy Solutions is trading at $16.58 per share, or 10.9x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with AESI, check out our full research report (it’s free).

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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.

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