Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match. The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.
Finding the right balance between price and quality can challenge even the most skilled investors. Luckily for you, we started StockStory to help you identify the real opportunities. That said, here are two high-flying stocks with strong fundamentals and one climbing an uphill battle.
One High-Flying Stock to Sell:
Moog (MOG.A)
Forward P/E Ratio: 30.7x
Responsible for the flight control actuation system integrated in the B-2 stealth bomber, Moog (NYSE: MOG.A) provides precision motion control solutions used in aerospace and defense applications
Why Does MOG.A Give Us Pause?
- 4.9% annual revenue growth over the last five years was slower than its industrials peers
- Capital intensity has ramped up over the last five years as its free cash flow margin decreased by 6.6 percentage points
- Underwhelming 8% return on capital reflects management’s difficulties in finding profitable growth opportunities
Moog is trading at $293.50 per share, or 30.7x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including MOG.A in your portfolio.
Two High-Flying Stocks to Watch:
Vita Coco (COCO)
Forward P/E Ratio: 35.9x
Founded in 2004 followed by a 2021 IPO, The Vita Coco Company (NASDAQ: COCO) offers coconut water products that are a natural way to quench thirst.
Why Do We Watch COCO?
- Unit sales were phenomenal over the past two years, showing demand is robust and retailers can’t stock enough of its products
- Earnings per share grew by 89.3% annually over the last three years and trumped its peers
- Industry-leading 43.3% return on capital demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments, and its rising returns show it’s making even more lucrative bets
At $51.95 per share, Vita Coco trades at 35.9x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Mirion (MIR)
Forward P/E Ratio: 48.3x
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 Is MIR Interesting?
- Impressive 11.8% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Operating profits and efficiency rose over the last five years as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage
- Additional sales over the last two years increased its profitability as the 29.1% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
Mirion’s stock price of $25.77 implies a valuation ratio of 48.3x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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