A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.

Choosing the wrong investments can cause you to fall behind, which is why we started StockStory - to separate the winners from the losers. Keeping that in mind, here are three low-volatility stocks to avoid and some better opportunities instead.

The New York Times (NYT)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.57

Founded in 1851, The New York Times (NYSE: NYT) is an American media organization known for its influential newspaper and expansive digital journalism platforms.

Why Does NYT Fall Short?

1. Performance surrounding its subscribers has lagged its peers
2. Projected sales growth of 6.9% for the next 12 months suggests sluggish demand
3. Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability

The New York Times’s stock price of $54.99 implies a valuation ratio of 23x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why NYT doesn’t pass our bar.

G-III (GIII)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.61

Founded as a small leather goods business, G-III (NASDAQ: GIII) is a fashion and apparel conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of brands.

Why Should You Sell GIII?

1. Products and services aren't resonating with the market as its revenue declined by 1.2% annually over the last two years
2. Sales are projected to tank by 3.9% over the next 12 months as its demand continues evaporating
3. Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively

G-III is trading at $27.07 per share, or 12x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including GIII in your portfolio.

Old Republic International (ORI)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.56

Founded during the Roaring Twenties in 1923 and weathering nearly a century of economic cycles, Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) is a diversified insurance holding company that provides property, liability, title, and mortgage guaranty insurance through its various subsidiaries.

Why Are We Wary of ORI?

1. 5.2% annualized net premiums earned growth over the last five years lagged behind its insurance peers
2. Earnings growth over the last two years fell short of the peer group average as its EPS only increased by 9.5% annually
3. Projected book value per share is flat for the next 12 months, implying profitability will slow from its two-year trend

At $43.30 per share, Old Republic International trades at 1.7x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than ORI.

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