Great things are happening to the stocks in this article. They’re all outperforming the market over the last month because of positive catalysts such as a new product line, constructive news flow, or even a loyal Reddit fanbase.
While momentum can be a leading indicator, it has burned many investors as it doesn’t always correlate with long-term success. Keeping that in mind, here are three overhyped stocks that may correct and some you should consider instead.
Mohawk Industries (MHK)
One-Month Return: +8.8%
Established in 1878, Mohawk Industries (NYSE: MHK) is a leading producer of floor-covering products for both residential and commercial applications.
Why Should You Sell MHK?
- Organic sales performance over the past two years indicates the company may need to make strategic adjustments or rely on M&A to catalyze faster growth
- ROIC of 3.9% reflects management’s challenges in identifying attractive investment opportunities, and its shrinking returns suggest its past profit sources are losing steam
- Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results
Mohawk Industries’s stock price of $116.68 implies a valuation ratio of 11.6x forward P/E. If you’re considering MHK for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Kratos (KTOS)
One-Month Return: +26.2%
Established with a commitment to supporting national security, Kratos (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a provider of advanced engineering, technology, and security solutions tailored for critical national security applications.
Why Does KTOS Give Us Pause?
- 7 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
- Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results
- Unfavorable liquidity position could lead to additional equity financing that dilutes shareholders
At $56.51 per share, Kratos trades at 104.3x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than KTOS.
Corning (GLW)
One-Month Return: +19.4%
Supplying windows for some of the United States’s earliest spacecraft, Corning (NYSE: GLW) provides glass and other electronic components for the consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and healthcare industries.
Why Are We Hesitant About GLW?
- Sizable revenue base leads to growth challenges as its 5.5% annual revenue increases over the last two years fell short of other industrials companies
- Free cash flow margin dropped by 4.4 percentage points over the last five years, implying the company became more capital intensive as competition picked up
- Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively, and its decreasing returns suggest its historical profit centers are aging
Corning is trading at $62.54 per share, or 24.8x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why GLW doesn’t pass our bar.
Stocks We Like More
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