3 Low-Volatility Stocks We Keep Off Our Radar

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. Keeping that in mind, here are three low-volatility stocks to avoid and some better opportunities instead.

Clorox (CLX)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.19

Founded in 1913 with bleach as the sole product offering, Clorox (NYSE:CLX) today is a consumer products giant whose product portfolio spans everything from bleach to skincare to salad dressing to kitty litter.

Why Is CLX Not Exciting?

1. Sales were flat over the last three years, indicating it’s failed to expand its business
2. Absence of organic revenue growth over the past two years suggests it may have to lean into acquisitions to drive its expansion
3. Forecasted revenue decline of 8.2% for the upcoming 12 months implies demand will fall off a cliff

At $120.38 per share, Clorox trades at 18.9x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with CLX, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Hertz (HTZ)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.21

Started with a dozen Model T Fords, Hertz (NASDAQ:HTZ) is a global car rental company providing vehicle rental services to leisure and business travelers.

Why Do We Think HTZ Will Underperform?

1. Weak unit sales over the past two years suggest it might have to lower prices to accelerate growth
2. Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability
3. Limited cash reserves may force the company to seek unfavorable financing terms that could dilute shareholders

Hertz’s stock price of $5.82 implies a valuation ratio of 4.3x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including HTZ in your portfolio.

AvidXchange (AVDX)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.80

Born from the frustration of paper-based accounting processes in the early 2000s, AvidXchange (NASDAQ:AVDX) provides accounts payable automation software and payment solutions that help middle-market businesses digitize and streamline their invoice processing and payments.

Why Does AVDX Worry Us?

1. Push for growth has led to negative returns on capital, signaling value destruction

AvidXchange is trading at $9.91 per share, or 36x forward P/E. If you’re considering AVDX for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

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