Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
Luckily for you, StockStory helps you navigate which companies are truly worth holding. Keeping that in mind, here are three low-volatility stocks that don’t make the cut and some better opportunities instead.
EverQuote (EVER)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.91
Aiming to simplify a once complicated process, EverQuote (NASDAQ: EVER) is an online insurance marketplace where consumers can compare and purchase various types of insurance from different providers
Why Is EVER Not Exciting?
- Excessive marketing spend signals little organic demand and traction for its platform
EverQuote’s stock price of $23.95 implies a valuation ratio of 11.6x forward EV/EBITDA. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why EVER doesn’t pass our bar.
Liberty Broadband (LBRDK)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.70
Operating across the United States, Liberty Broadband (NASDAQ: LBRDK) is a provider of high-speed internet, cable television, and telecommunications services across various markets.
Why Does LBRDK Give Us Pause?
- Annual revenue growth of 2.7% over the last two years was below our standards for the business services sector
- 39.4 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
- Depletion of cash reserves could lead to a fundraising event that triggers shareholder dilution
Liberty Broadband is trading at $100.80 per share, or 57.5x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including LBRDK in your portfolio.
M&T Bank (MTB)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.89
Tracing its roots back to 1856 when it was founded as Manufacturers and Traders Bank in Buffalo, New York, M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) is a regional bank holding company that provides retail and commercial banking, trust, wealth management, and investment services to consumers and businesses.
Why Are We Hesitant About MTB?
- Sales stagnated over the last two years and signal the need for new growth strategies
- Estimated net interest income growth of 4.6% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its four-year trend
- Estimated tangible book value per share growth of 4.2% for the next 12 months implies profitability will slow from its two-year trend
At $191.11 per share, M&T Bank trades at 1.2x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than MTB.
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