1 Cash-Producing Stock with Impressive Fundamentals and 2 That Underwhelm
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Cash flow is valuable, but it’s not everything - StockStory helps you identify the companies that truly put it to work. That said, here is one cash-producing company that excels at turning cash into shareholder value and two that may face some trouble.
Two Stocks to Sell:
MYR Group (MYRG)
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 3.1%
Constructing electrical and phone lines in the American Midwest dating back to the 1890s, MYR Group MYRG is a specialty contractor in the electrical construction industry.
Why Should You Sell MYRG?
- Backlog has dropped by 2.4% on average over the past two years, suggesting it’s losing orders as competition picks up
- Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 4.6% annually
- Eroding returns on capital suggest its historical profit centers are aging
At $175.62 per share, MYR Group trades at 24.3x forward P/E. If you’re considering MYRG for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
TD SYNNEX (SNX)
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 1%
Serving as the crucial middleman in the technology supply chain, TD SYNNEX SNX is a global technology distributor that connects thousands of IT manufacturers with resellers, helping businesses access hardware, software, and technology solutions.
Why Are We Wary of SNX?
- Products and services are facing end-market challenges during this cycle, as seen in its flat sales over the last two years
- Earnings per share fell by 1% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
- Poor free cash flow margin of 1.2% for the last five years limits its freedom to invest in growth initiatives, execute share buybacks, or pay dividends
TD SYNNEX is trading at $151.64 per share, or 12.1x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than SNX.
One Stock to Buy:
Comfort Systems (FIX)
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 7.4%
Formed through the merger of 12 companies, Comfort Systems FIX provides mechanical and electrical contracting services.
Why Will FIX Outperform?
- Average backlog growth of 29.5% over the past two years shows it has a steady sales pipeline that will drive future orders
- Performance over the past two years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
- Improving returns on capital reflect management’s ability to monetize investments
Comfort Systems’s stock price of $753.69 implies a valuation ratio of 37.8x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
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