3 Volatile Stocks We Think Twice About

A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.

Navigating these stocks isn’t easy, which is why StockStory helps you find Comfort In Chaos. That said, here are three volatile stocks best left to the gamblers and some better opportunities instead.

onsemi (ON)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.70

Spun out of Motorola in 1999 and built through a series of acquisitions, onsemi (NASDAQ:ON) is a global provider of analog chips specializing in autos, industrial applications, and power management in cloud data centers.

Why Are We Hesitant About ON?

1. Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 13.9% annually over the last two years
2. Sales are projected to be flat over the next 12 months and imply weak demand
3. Gross margin of 41.2% is below its competitors, leaving less money to invest in areas like marketing and R&D

onsemi’s stock price of $62.27 implies a valuation ratio of 21.9x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including ON in your portfolio.

Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.57

Spun off from Hilton Worldwide in 2017, Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV) is a global timeshare company that provides travel experiences for its customers through its timeshare resorts and club membership programs.

Why Should You Dump HGV?

1. Performance surrounding its conducted tours has lagged its peers
2. Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results
3. 11× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio shows it’s overleveraged and increases the probability of shareholder dilution if things turn unexpectedly

Hilton Grand Vacations is trading at $46.79 per share, or 11x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with HGV, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Saia (SAIA)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.15

Pivoting its business model after realizing there was more success in delivering produce than selling it, Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) is a provider of freight transportation solutions.

Why Do We Think Twice About SAIA?

1. Disappointing tons shipped over the past two years suggest it might have to lower prices to accelerate growth
2. 7.6 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position
3. Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability

At $405.70 per share, Saia trades at 37.4x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why SAIA doesn’t pass our bar.

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