The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
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 are three stocks where Wall Street’s enthusiasm may be misplaced and some other investments worth exploring instead.
Mister Car Wash (MCW)
Consensus Price Target: $8.17 (54.2% implied return)
Formerly known as Hotshine Holdings, Mister Car Wash (NYSE:MCW) offers car washes across the United States through its conveyorized service.
Why Should You Sell MCW?
- Weak same-store sales trends over the past two years suggest there may be few opportunities in its core markets to open new locations
- Cash-burning history makes us doubt the long-term viability of its business model
- Limited cash reserves may force the company to seek unfavorable financing terms that could dilute shareholders
Mister Car Wash is trading at $5.30 per share, or 11.3x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including MCW in your portfolio.
Brady (BRC)
Consensus Price Target: $95 (21.6% implied return)
Founded in 1914 and evolving through more than a century of industrial innovation, Brady (NYSE:BRC) manufactures and supplies identification solutions and workplace safety products that help companies identify and protect their premises, products, and people.
Why Does BRC Fall Short?
- Organic revenue growth fell short of our benchmarks over the past two years and implies it may need to improve its products, pricing, or go-to-market strategy
- Subscale operations are evident in its revenue base of $1.51 billion, meaning it has fewer distribution channels than its larger rivals
- Capital intensity has ramped up over the last five years as its free cash flow margin decreased by 5.4 percentage points
Brady’s stock price of $78.12 implies a valuation ratio of 15.9x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with BRC, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
BrightView (BV)
Consensus Price Target: $18.69 (34.4% implied return)
An official field consultant for Major League Baseball, BrightView (NYSE:BV) offers landscaping design, development, and maintenance.
Why Are We Out on BV?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 1.7% annually over the last two years
- Earnings per share have contracted by 2.5% annually over the last five years, a headwind for returns as stock prices often echo long-term EPS performance
- 5.1 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
At $13.90 per share, BrightView trades at 15.4x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why BV doesn’t pass our bar.
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