Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
Finding the right balance between safety and returns isn’t easy, which is why StockStory is here to help. Keeping that in mind, here is one low-volatility stock providing safe-and-steady growth and two that may not deliver the returns you need.
Two Stocks to Sell:
TransDigm (TDG)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.75
Supplying parts for nearly all aircraft currently in service, TransDigm (NYSE: TDG) develops and manufactures components and systems for military and commercial aviation.
Why Are We Cautious About TDG?
At $1,332 per share, TransDigm trades at 32.3x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why TDG doesn’t pass our bar.
Crown Holdings (CCK)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.73
Formerly Crown Cork & Seal, Crown Holdings (NYSE: CCK) produces packaging products for consumer marketing companies, including food, beverage, household, and industrial products.
Why Are We Hesitant About CCK?
- Underwhelming constant currency revenue performance over the past two years suggests its product offering at current prices doesn’t resonate with customers
- Projected sales growth of 3.1% for the next 12 months suggests sluggish demand
- Competitive supply chain dynamics and steep production costs are reflected in its low gross margin of 20.5%
Crown Holdings’s stock price of $100.97 implies a valuation ratio of 12.2x forward P/E. If you’re considering CCK for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
One Stock to Watch:
OFG Bancorp (OFG)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.92
Originally founded in 1964 as a federal savings and loan institution, OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG) provides banking and financial services including commercial and consumer lending, wealth management, insurance, and trust services primarily in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Why Are We Positive On OFG?
- Solid 9% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates its offering’s solve complex business issues
- Non-interest operating profits and efficiency rose over the last five years as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage
- Performance over the past two years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
OFG Bancorp is trading at $40.71 per share, or 1.3x forward P/B. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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