Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.
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 are two low-volatility stocks that could succeed under all market conditions and one that may not deliver the returns you need.
One Stock to Sell:
CVB Financial (CVBF)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.80
With roots dating back to 1974 and a focus on serving small and medium-sized businesses, CVB Financial (NASDAQ: CVBF) operates Citizens Business Bank, providing banking, lending, and trust services to businesses and individuals across California.
Why Do We Think CVBF Will Underperform?
- Annual sales declines of 4.5% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- Net interest income trends were unexciting over the last five years as its 1.4% annual growth was below the typical banking firm
- Earnings growth underperformed the sector average over the last five years as its EPS grew by just 2.4% annually
CVB Financial is trading at $19.20 per share, or 1.1x forward P/B. To fully understand why you should be careful with CVBF, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
Two Stocks to Watch:
Brady (BRC)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.59
Founded in 1914 and evolving through more than a century of industrial innovation, Brady (NYSE: BRC) manufactures and supplies identification solutions and workplace safety products that help companies identify and protect their premises, products, and people.
Why Could BRC Be a Winner?
- Solid 7.5% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates its offering’s solve complex business issues
- Share repurchases over the last five years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 15.7% to outpace its revenue gains
- Strong free cash flow margin of 11% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently
Brady’s stock price of $80.85 implies a valuation ratio of 15.3x 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.
Cintas (CTAS)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.65
Starting as a family business collecting and cleaning shop rags in Cincinnati, Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS) provides corporate identity uniforms, facility services, and safety products to over one million businesses across North America.
Why Is CTAS a Top Pick?
- Annual revenue growth of 9.3% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Share repurchases over the last five years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 15.6% to outpace its revenue gains
- CTAS is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders
At $185.40 per share, Cintas trades at 35.9x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Stocks We Like Even More
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