1 of Wall Street's Favorite Stock with Promising Prospects and 2 We Find Risky

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.

Luckily for you, we at StockStory have no conflicts of interest - our sole job is to help you find genuinely promising companies. That said, here is one stock likely to meet or exceed Wall Street’s lofty expectations and two where analysts may be overlooking some important risks.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Genesco (GCO)

Consensus Price Target: $38 (39.6% implied return)

Spanning a broad range of styles, brands, and prices, Genesco (NYSE:GCO) sells footwear, apparel, and accessories through multiple brands and banners.

Why Do We Avoid GCO?

1. Disappointing same-store sales over the past two years show customers aren’t responding well to its product selection and in-store experience
2. Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
3. 8× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio shows it’s overleveraged and increases the probability of shareholder dilution if things turn unexpectedly

Genesco’s stock price of $27.23 implies a valuation ratio of 16x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why GCO doesn’t pass our bar.

Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI)

Consensus Price Target: $4 (125% implied return)

Formed from a partnership between two distinct companies, CVG (NASDAQ:CVGI) offers various components used in vehicles and systems used in warehouses.

Why Are We Out on CVGI?

1. Products and services are facing end-market challenges during this cycle, as seen in its flat sales over the last five years
2. Diminishing returns on capital from an already low starting point show that neither management’s prior nor current bets are going as planned
3. High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 5× could force the company to raise capital at unfavorable terms if market conditions deteriorate

Commercial Vehicle Group is trading at $1.78 per share, or 9.6x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with CVGI, check out our full research report (it’s free).

One Stock to Watch:

UnitedHealth (UNH)

Consensus Price Target: $364.63 (24.9% implied return)

With over 100 million people served across its various businesses and a workforce of more than 400,000, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) operates a health insurance business and Optum, a healthcare services division that provides everything from pharmacy benefits to primary care.

Why Does UNH Stand Out?

1. Decent 11.7% annual revenue growth over the last five years beat most of its peers, showing customers find value in its products and services
2. Enormous revenue base of $447.6 billion gives it leverage over plan holders and advantageous reimbursement terms with healthcare providers
3. ROIC punches in at 19.6%, illustrating management’s expertise in identifying profitable investments

At $291.94 per share, UnitedHealth trades at 16x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

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