Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.
Deciphering which businesses can sustain their high growth rates is a challenge for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory. On that note, here are two growth stocks where the best is yet to come and one whose momentum may slow.
One Growth Stock to Sell:
German American Bancorp (GABC)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +29%
Founded in 1910 during a wave of community banking expansion in the Midwest, German American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC) is a financial holding company that provides banking, wealth management, and insurance services across southern Indiana and Kentucky.
Why Does GABC Worry Us?
- Efficiency ratio is forecasted to remain flat over the next year, suggesting its fixed cost leverage is currently maxed out
- Incremental sales over the last five years were less profitable as its 4.9% annual earnings per share growth lagged its revenue gains
- Capital trends were unexciting over the last five years as its 1.9% annual tangible book value per share growth was below the typical banking firm
At $49.24 per share, German American Bancorp trades at 1.5x forward P/B. If you’re considering GABC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Two Growth Stocks to Watch:
AAON (AAON)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +53.5%
Backed by two million square feet of lab testing space, AAON (NASDAQ:AAON) makes heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment for different types of buildings.
Why Could AAON Be a Winner?
- Average backlog growth of 93.5% over the past two years shows it has a steady sales pipeline that will drive future orders
- Revenue outlook for the upcoming 12 months is outstanding and shows it’s on track to gain market share
- Stellar returns on capital showcase management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures
AAON’s stock price of $77.02 implies a valuation ratio of 29.1x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
IonQ (IONQ)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +371%
Founded by quantum physics pioneers from the University of Maryland and Duke University in 2015, IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) develops quantum computers that process information using trapped ions to solve complex computational problems beyond the capabilities of traditional computers.
Why Are We Positive on IONQ?
- Annual revenue growth of 181% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Expected revenue growth of 137% for the next year suggests its market share will rise
- Adjusted operating profits and efficiency rose over the last five years as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage
IonQ is trading at $38.28 per share, or 25.4x forward price-to-sales. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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