Unprofitable companies face headwinds as they struggle to keep operating expenses under control. Some may be investing heavily, but the majority fail to convert spending into sustainable growth.

Unprofitable companies face an uphill battle, but not all are created equal. Luckily for you, StockStory is here to separate the promising ones from the weak. Keeping that in mind, here is one unprofitable company investing heavily to secure market share and two that could struggle to survive.

Two Stocks to Sell:

AMC Networks (AMCX)

Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: -1.4%

Originally the joint-venture of four cable television companies, AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) is a broadcaster producing a diverse range of television shows and movies.

Why Do We Steer Clear of AMCX?

1. Products and services have few die-hard fans as sales have declined by 4% annually over the last five years
2. Sales were less profitable over the last five years as its earnings per share fell by 18.9% annually, worse than its revenue declines
3. Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value

At $7.42 per share, AMC Networks trades at 3.2x forward P/E. If you’re considering AMCX for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Enovis (ENOV)

Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: -34.7%

With a focus on helping patients regain or maintain their natural motion, Enovis (NYSE: ENOV) develops and manufactures medical devices for orthopedic care, from injury prevention and pain management to joint replacement and rehabilitation.

Why Should You Sell ENOV?

1. Annual sales declines of 7.1% for the past five years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
2. Negative returns on capital show that some of its growth strategies have backfired, and its decreasing returns suggest its historical profit centers are aging
3. Diminishing returns on capital from an already low starting point show that neither management’s prior nor current bets are going as planned

Enovis’s stock price of $31.19 implies a valuation ratio of 9.8x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why ENOV doesn’t pass our bar.

One Stock to Buy:

WEBTOON (WBTN)

Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: -5.2%

Pioneering a vertical-scrolling format optimized for mobile devices, WEBTOON Entertainment (NASDAQ: WBTN) operates a global platform where creators publish serialized web-comics and web-novels that users can read in bite-sized episodes.

Why Are We Bullish on WBTN?

1. Solid 7.5% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates its offering’s solve complex business issues
2. Demand for the next 12 months is expected to accelerate above its two-year trend as Wall Street forecasts robust revenue growth of 13.5%
3. Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 79.7% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance

WEBTOON is trading at $18.35 per share, or 576.1x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

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