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.
These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you separate the good companies from the bad. Keeping that in mind, here are two small-cap stocks that could be the next big thing and one best left ignored.
One Small-Cap Stock to Sell:
Chemed (CHE)
Market Cap: $5.74 billion
With a unique business model combining end-of-life care and household services, Chemed (NYSE: CHE) operates two distinct businesses: VITAS, which provides hospice care for terminally ill patients, and Roto-Rooter, which offers plumbing and water restoration services.
Why Does CHE Worry Us?
- Sales trends were unexciting over the last five years as its 4% annual growth was below the typical healthcare company
- Earnings per share lagged its peers over the last five years as they only grew by 2.8% annually
- Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam
At $432.44 per share, Chemed trades at 17.1x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with CHE, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Two Small-Cap Stocks to Watch:
EVERTEC (EVTC)
Market Cap: $1.46 billion
Operating one of Latin America's leading PIN debit networks called ATH, EVERTEC (NYSE: EVTC) is a payment transaction processor and financial technology provider that enables merchants and financial institutions across Latin America and the Caribbean to accept and process electronic payments.
Why Are We Backing EVTC?
- Annual revenue growth of 13.3% over the last two years beat the sector average and underscores the unique value of its offerings
- Earnings growth was above the peer group average over the last two years as its EPS compounded at 13% annually
- Stellar return on equity showcases management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures
EVERTEC’s stock price of $23.69 implies a valuation ratio of 5.8x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS)
Market Cap: $4.1 billion
Founded in 2005 with a focus on serving underserved mid-sized businesses, ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS) is a bank holding company that provides commercial banking services to businesses and professionals through its subsidiary ServisFirst Bank.
Why Do We Like SFBS?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 17.5% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Net interest margin increased by 53.2 basis points (100 basis points = 1 percentage point) over the last two years, giving the firm more capital to invest or return to shareholders
- Balance sheet strength has increased this cycle as its 13.1% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last five years was exceptional
ServisFirst Bancshares is trading at $74.99 per share, or 2x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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