The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bullish calls are justified. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks where Wall Street may be overlooking some important risks and some alternatives with better fundamentals.
Magnachip (MX)
Consensus Price Target: $5.25 (63% implied return)
With its technology found in common consumer electronics such as TVs and smartphones, Magnachip Semiconductor (NYSE:MX) is a provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors.
Why Should You Sell MX?
- Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 16.3% annually over the last five years
- Cash burn has widened over the last five years, making us question whether it can reliably generate shareholder value
- Unfavorable liquidity position could lead to additional equity financing that dilutes shareholders
Magnachip is trading at $3.22 per share, or 0.6x forward price-to-sales. To fully understand why you should be careful with MX, check out our full research report (it’s free).
UFP Industries (UFPI)
Consensus Price Target: $118.40 (27% implied return)
Beginning as a lumber supplier in the 1950s, UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) is a holding company making building materials for the construction, retail, and industrial sectors.
Why Are We Wary of UFPI?
- Declining unit sales over the past two years imply it may need to invest in improvements to get back on track
- Earnings per share have dipped by 20.4% annually over the past two years, which is concerning because stock prices follow EPS over the long term
- Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability
UFP Industries’s stock price of $93.25 implies a valuation ratio of 14.4x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including UFPI in your portfolio.
Compass Diversified (CODI)
Consensus Price Target: $16 (135% implied return)
Operating with a permanent capital structure unlike traditional private equity funds, Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) is a private equity firm that acquires, manages, and grows middle-market businesses across various industries.
Why Is CODI Not Exciting?
- Muted 1.6% annual revenue growth over the last two years shows its demand lagged behind its financials peers
- Earnings growth over the last two years fell short of the peer group average as its EPS only increased by 9.2% annually
- Underwhelming 1% return on equity reflects management’s difficulties in finding profitable growth opportunities
At $6.80 per share, Compass Diversified trades at 2.8x forward P/E. If you’re considering CODI for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
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