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2 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks Worth Your Attention and 1 We Find Risky
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
Luckily for you, we at StockStory have no conflicts of interest - our sole job is to help you find genuinely promising companies. That said, here are two stocks where Wall Street’s excitement appears well-founded and one where analysts may be overlooking some important risks.
One Stock to Sell:
Tecnoglass (TGLS)
Consensus Price Target: $57 (26.3% implied return)
The first-ever Colombian company to trade on the NASDAQ, Tecnoglass (NYSE:TGLS) is a manufacturer of architectural glass, windows, and aluminum products.
Why Are We Hesitant About TGLS?
- Incremental sales over the last two years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 1.7% annually while its revenue grew
- 10.9 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
- Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability
At $45.12 per share, Tecnoglass trades at 17.2x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than TGLS.
Two Stocks to Buy:
Mirion (MIR)
Consensus Price Target: $27.40 (68.5% implied return)
With its technology protecting workers in over 130 countries and equipment used in 80% of cancer centers worldwide, Mirion Technologies (NYSE:MIR) provides radiation detection, measurement, and monitoring solutions for medical, nuclear energy, defense, and scientific research applications.
Why Will MIR Outperform?
- Impressive 10.8% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Adjusted operating profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient
- Free cash flow margin expanded by 8.7 percentage points over the last five years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends
Mirion is trading at $16.27 per share, or 28.9x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Matador Resources (MTDR)
Consensus Price Target: $69.37 (29.4% implied return)
Operating primarily in the Delaware Basin where multiple oil-bearing layers lie stacked thousands of feet deep, Matador Resources (NYSE:MTDR) explores for, drills, and produces oil and natural gas from underground rock formations in New Mexico and Texas.
Why Is MTDR a Good Business?
- Annual revenue growth of 26.6% over the past ten years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Attractive asset base leads to wonderful unit economics and a best-in-class gross margin of 81.9%
- Strong free cash flow margin of 23.2% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently
Matador Resources’s stock price of $53.62 implies a valuation ratio of 7x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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