A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
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 is one low-volatility stock that could offer consistent gains and two that may not keep up.
Two Stocks to Sell:
WideOpenWest (WOW)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.72
Initially started in Denver as a cable television provider, WideOpenWest (NYSE: WOW) provides high-speed internet, cable, and telephone services to the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S.
Why Do We Avoid WOW?
- Performance surrounding its subscribers has lagged its peers
- Diminishing returns on capital from an already low starting point show that neither management’s prior nor current bets are going as planned
- Limited cash reserves may force the company to seek unfavorable financing terms that could dilute shareholders
At $5.18 per share, WideOpenWest trades at 1.7x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including WOW in your portfolio.
Privia Health (PRVA)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.82
Operating in 13 states and the District of Columbia with over 4,300 providers serving more than 4.8 million patients, Privia Health (NASDAQ: PRVA) is a technology-driven company that helps physicians optimize their practices, improve patient experiences, and transition to value-based care models.
Why Does PRVA Worry Us?
- Modest revenue base of $2.04 billion gives it less fixed cost leverage and fewer distribution channels than larger companies
- Lacking free cash flow generation means it has few chances to reinvest for growth, repurchase shares, or distribute capital
- Negative returns on capital show management lost money while trying to expand the business
Privia Health is trading at $23.77 per share, or 25.4x forward P/E. If you’re considering PRVA for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
One Stock to Buy:
Tradeweb Markets (TW)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.42
Founded in 1996 as one of the pioneers in electronic bond trading, Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ: TW) builds and operates electronic marketplaces that connect financial institutions for trading across rates, credit, equities, and money markets.
Why Is TW a Top Pick?
- Impressive 25.8% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 25.7% annually
Tradeweb Markets’s stock price of $107.72 implies a valuation ratio of 29.1x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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