The low valuation multiples for value stocks provide a margin of safety that growth stocks rarely offer. However, the challenge lies in determining whether these cheap assets are genuinely undervalued or simply on sale due to their potentially deteriorating business models.
Identifying genuine bargains from value traps is something many investors struggle with, which is why we started StockStory - to help you find the best companies. That said, here is one value stock with strong fundamentals and two with little support.
Two Value Stocks to Sell:
Upland Software (UPLD)
Forward P/S Ratio: 0.2x
Operating under the mantra "land and expand," Upland Software (NASDAQ: UPLD) provides cloud-based applications that help organizations manage projects, workflows, and digital transformation across various business functions.
Why Are We Hesitant About UPLD?
- Software offerings aren’t resonating in this new AI paradigm as its revenue declined by 3.4% annually over the last five years
- Sales are expected to decline once again over the next 12 months as it continues working through a challenging demand environment
- Poor free cash flow margin of 11.1% for the last year limits its freedom to invest in growth initiatives, execute share buybacks, or pay dividends
Upland Software is trading at $1.64 per share, or 0.2x forward price-to-sales. If you’re considering UPLD for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Amentum (AMTM)
Forward P/E Ratio: 12.6x
With operations spanning approximately 80 countries and a workforce of specialized engineers and technical experts, Amentum Holdings (NYSE: AMTM) provides advanced engineering and technology solutions to U.S. government agencies, allied governments, and commercial enterprises across defense, energy, and space sectors.
Why Is AMTM Not Exciting?
- Large revenue base makes it harder to increase sales quickly, and its annual revenue growth of 2.4% over the last three years was below our standards for the business services sector
- Forecasted revenue decline of 1.5% for the upcoming 12 months implies demand will fall off a cliff
- Ability to fund investments or reward shareholders with increased buybacks or dividends is restricted by its weak free cash flow margin of 2.3% for the last four years
Amentum’s stock price of $29.75 implies a valuation ratio of 12.6x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than AMTM.
One Value Stock to Buy:
LendingClub (LC)
Forward P/E Ratio: 14x
Pioneering peer-to-peer lending in the US before evolving into a digital bank, LendingClub (NYSE: LC) operates a marketplace that connects borrowers with lenders, offering personal loans, auto refinancing, and banking services.
Why Are We Backing LC?
- Annual revenue growth of 24.7% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 38.3% annually
At $19.90 per share, LendingClub trades at 14x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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