Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.

Choosing the wrong investments can cause you to fall behind, which is why we started StockStory - to separate the winners from the losers. That said, here is one low-volatility stock that could succeed under all market conditions and two stuck in limbo.

Two Industrials Stocks to Sell:

Boise Cascade (BCC)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.83

Formed through the merger of two lumber companies, Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC) manufactures and distributes wood products and other building materials.

Why Do We Avoid BCC?

1. Annual sales declines of 2.3% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
2. 6.8 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position
3. Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up

At $71.94 per share, Boise Cascade trades at 20x forward P/E. If you’re considering BCC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Werner (WERN)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.82

Conducting business in over a 100 countries, Werner (NASDAQ: WERN) offers full-truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal delivery services.

Why Should You Dump WERN?

1. Sales tumbled by 5.1% annually over the last two years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
2. Earnings per share fell by 55.8% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
3. Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions

Werner’s stock price of $24.50 implies a valuation ratio of 39.8x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with WERN, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).

One Industrials Stock to Buy:

FTAI Aviation (FTAI)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.73

With a focus on the CFM56 engine that powers Boeing and Airbus’s planes, FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) sells, leases, maintains, and repairs aircraft engines.

Why Is FTAI a Good Business?

1. Annual revenue growth of 43.9% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
2. Additional sales over the last two years increased its profitability as the 82.4% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
3. Cash burn has decreased over the last five years, showing the company is becoming a more self-sustaining business

FTAI Aviation is trading at $158.49 per share, or 25.4x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

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