The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs. This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
But not every company with momentum is a long-term winner, and plenty of investors have lost money betting on short-term fads. All that said, here is one stock we think lives up to the hype and two that may correct.
Processing several million tons of recyclables annually, Republic (NYSE:RSG) provides waste management services for residences, companies, and municipalities.
Scale is a double-edged sword because it limits the company's growth potential compared to its smaller competitors, as reflected in its below-average annual revenue increases of 4.2% for the last two years
Flat unit sales over the past two years indicate demand is soft and that the company may need to revise its strategy
Anticipated sales growth of 4.8% for the next year implies demand will be shaky
At $225.55 per share, Republic Services trades at 29.2x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with RSG, check out our full research report (it's free).
With roots dating back to 1957 and a strategic presence along the I-64 and I-81 corridors, City Holding (NASDAQGS:CHCO) operates as a financial holding company providing banking, trust, and investment services through its subsidiary City National Bank across West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, and Ohio.
Why Are We Cautious About CHCO?
Annual net interest income growth of 9.8% over the last five years was below our standards for the banking sector
Estimated net interest income growth of 3.2% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its five-year trend
Earnings per share lagged its peers over the last two years as they only grew by 8.6% annually
City Holding is trading at $144.98 per share, or 2.4x forward P/B. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including CHCO in your portfolio, it's free.
Founded in the aftermath of the 2008 housing crisis to bring new capacity to the mortgage insurance market, NMI Holdings (NASDAQ:NMIH) provides mortgage insurance that protects lenders against losses when homebuyers default on their mortgage loans.
Pre-tax profit margin improvement of 13.8 percentage points over the last five years demonstrates its ability to scale efficiently
Impressive 16.1% annual book value per share growth over the last five years indicates it's building equity value this cycle
Stellar return on equity showcases management's ability to surface highly profitable business ventures
NMI Holdings's stock price of $44.14 implies a valuation ratio of 1.1x forward P/B. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it's free.
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