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3 Hyped Up Stocks We’re Skeptical Of
The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.
While momentum can be a leading indicator, it has burned many investors as it doesn’t always correlate with long-term success. All that said, here are three stocks that are likely overheated and some you should look into instead.
YETI (YETI)
One-Month Return: +3.3%
Founded by two brothers from Texas, YETI (NYSE:YETI) specializes in durable outdoor goods including coolers, drinkware, and other gear tailored to adventure enthusiasts.
Why Do We Pass on YETI?
- Lackluster 12.7% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates the company is losing ground to competitors
- Free cash flow margin is forecasted to shrink by 13.5 percentage points in the coming year, suggesting the company will consume more capital to keep up with its competitors
- Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value
YETI’s stock price of $44.79 implies a valuation ratio of 16.5x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including YETI in your portfolio.
Vishay Precision (VPG)
One-Month Return: +0.7%
Emerging from Vishay Intertechnology in 2010, Vishay Precision (NYSE:VPG) operates as a global provider of precision measurement and sensing technologies.
Why Should You Sell VPG?
- Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 9% annually over the last two years
- Earnings per share fell by 15.3% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
- Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
Vishay Precision is trading at $39.27 per share, or 40.7x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why VPG doesn’t pass our bar.
Allstate (ALL)
One-Month Return: +0.7%
Born from a Sears, Roebuck & Co. initiative during the Great Depression with its famous "You're in good hands" slogan, Allstate (NYSE:ALL) is one of America's largest personal property and casualty insurers, offering protection for autos, homes, and personal property.
Why Is ALL Not Exciting?
- Estimated sales growth of 2.5% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its two-year trend
- Static combined ratio over the last five years shows it couldn’t improve its operations
- Annual book value per share growth of 3.2% over the last five years lagged behind its insurance peers as its large balance sheet made it difficult to generate incremental capital growth
At $203.68 per share, Allstate trades at 2x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than ALL.
Stocks We Like More
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