Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

Unlike the investment banks, we created StockStory to provide independent analysis that helps you determine which companies are truly worth following. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks where Wall Street may be overlooking some important risks and some alternatives with better fundamentals.

Tractor Supply (TSCO)

Consensus Price Target: $57.59 (24.6% implied return)

Started as a mail-order tractor parts business, Tractor Supply (NASDAQ: TSCO) is a retailer of general goods such as agricultural supplies, hardware, and pet food for the rural consumer.

Why Does TSCO Fall Short?

1. Scale is a double-edged sword because it limits the company’s growth potential compared to its smaller competitors, as reflected in its below-average annual revenue increases of 3% for the last three years
2. Lagging same-store sales over the past two years suggest it might have to change its pricing and marketing strategy to stimulate demand
3. Widely-available products (and therefore stiff competition) result in an inferior gross margin of 36.3% that must be offset through higher volumes

At $46.22 per share, Tractor Supply trades at 21.2x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why TSCO doesn’t pass our bar.

Sonos (SONO)

Consensus Price Target: $19.38 (47.6% implied return)

A pioneer in connected home audio systems, Sonos (NASDAQ: SONO) offers a range of premium wireless speakers and sound systems.

Why Are We Out on SONO?

1. Products and services fail to spark excitement with consumers, as seen in its flat sales over the last five years
2. Poor free cash flow margin of 4.5% for the last two years limits its freedom to invest in growth initiatives, execute share buybacks, or pay dividends
3. Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value

Sonos’s stock price of $13.13 implies a valuation ratio of 1.1x forward price-to-sales. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including SONO in your portfolio.

General Motors (GM)

Consensus Price Target: $95.04 (29.9% implied return)

Founded in 1908 by William C. Durant, General Motors (NYSE: GM) offers a range of vehicles and automobiles through brands such as Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac.

Why Does GM Worry Us?

1. The company has faced growth challenges as its 3.8% annual revenue increases over the last two years fell short of other industrials companies
2. Gross margin of 12.2% is below its competitors, leaving less money to invest in areas like marketing and R&D
3. Efficiency has decreased over the last five years as its operating margin fell by 5.8 percentage points

General Motors is trading at $73.16 per share, or 5.9x forward P/E. If you’re considering GM for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

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