3 Cash-Heavy Stocks with Exciting Potential

A clean balance sheet can signal disciplined management and stability. It also means a company can expand and thrive without relying on borrowed capital.

Finding the best investments isn’t always easy, and that’s why we started StockStory. Keeping that in mind, here are three companies with net cash positions that can continue growing sustainably.

Comfort Systems (FIX)

Net Cash Position: $258.7 million (0.9% of Market Cap)

Formed through the merger of 12 companies, Comfort Systems (NYSE:FIX) provides mechanical and electrical contracting services.

Why Will FIX Beat the Market?

1. Demand is greater than supply as the company’s 29.5% average backlog growth over the past two years shows it’s securing new contracts and accumulating more orders than it can fulfill
2. Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 69.7% exceeded its revenue gains over the last two years
3. Improving returns on capital reflect management’s ability to monetize investments

At $781.87 per share, Comfort Systems trades at 39.1x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

Bank OZK (OZK)

Net Cash Position: $2.24 billion (38.4% of Market Cap)

Founded in 1903 and rebranded from Bank of the Ozarks in 2018, Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) is a commercial bank that specializes in real estate lending while offering a full range of banking services to individuals and businesses.

Why Are We Positive On OZK?

1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 12.6% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was exceptional
2. Earnings per share grew by 7.8% annually over the last two years and trumped its peers
3. Balance sheet strength has increased this cycle as its 10.5% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last five years was exceptional

Bank OZK is trading at $51.84 per share, or 1x forward P/B. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)

Net Cash Position: $204.3 billion (19.1% of Market Cap)

Led by legendary investor Warren Buffett since 1965, transforming it from a struggling textile manufacturer into a corporate giant, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) is a diversified holding company that owns businesses across insurance, railroads, utilities, manufacturing, retail, and services sectors.

Why Do We Love BRK.A?

1. Earnings growth has easily exceeded the peer group average over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 18.9% annually
2. Impressive 15.9% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last five years indicates it’s building equity value this cycle
3. ROE punches in at 13.2%, illustrating management’s expertise in identifying profitable investments

Berkshire Hathaway’s stock price of $745,326 implies a valuation ratio of 22.7x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.

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