1 Small-Cap Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 We Brush Off

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.

These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you separate the good companies from the bad. That said, here is one small-cap stock that could amplify your portfolio’s returns and two that could be down big.

Two Small-Cap Stocks to Sell:

iHeartMedia (IHRT)

Market Cap: $499.3 million

Occasionally featuring celebrity hosts like Ryan Seacrest on its shows, iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) is a leading multimedia company renowned for its extensive network of radio stations, digital platforms, and live events across the globe.

Why Should You Dump IHRT?

1. 4.9% annual revenue growth over the last five years was slower than its consumer discretionary peers
2. Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
3. Unfavorable liquidity position could lead to additional equity financing that dilutes shareholders

iHeartMedia’s stock price of $3.55 implies a valuation ratio of 7.9x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why IHRT doesn’t pass our bar.

Arbor Realty Trust (ABR)

Market Cap: $1.51 billion

With roots dating back to 2003 and a focus on the stability of multifamily housing, Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE:ABR) is a specialized lender that provides financing solutions for multifamily and commercial real estate while also originating and servicing government-backed mortgage loans.

Why Are We Out on ABR?

1. Sales tumbled by 14.8% annually over the last two years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
2. Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last two years, showing each sale was less profitable
3. Annual tangible book value per share declines of 4% for the past two years show its capital management struggled during this cycle

At $7.73 per share, Arbor Realty Trust trades at 0.7x forward P/B. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including ABR in your portfolio.

One Small-Cap Stock to Watch:

The Bancorp (TBBK)

Market Cap: $2.48 billion

Operating behind the scenes of many popular fintech apps and prepaid cards you might use daily, The Bancorp (NASDAQ:TBBK) is a bank holding company that specializes in providing banking services to fintech companies and offering specialty lending products.

Why Does TBBK Stand Out?

1. Annual net interest income growth of 14% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
2. Share repurchases over the last five years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 28.9% to outpace its revenue gains
3. Projected tangible book value per share growth of 127% for the next 12 months is above its two-year trend, pointing to accelerating profitability

The Bancorp is trading at $58.57 per share, or 3.2x forward P/B. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

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