A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Not all companies are created equal, and StockStory is here to surface the ones with real upside. Keeping that in mind, here is one cash-producing company that reinvests wisely to drive long-term success and two best left off your watchlist.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Movado (MOV)
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 10.4%
With its watches displayed in 20 museums around the world, Movado (NYSE: MOV) is a watchmaking company with a portfolio of watch brands and accessories.
Why Do We Avoid MOV?
- Sales were flat over the last five years, indicating it’s failed to expand its business
- Poor free cash flow margin of 6.5% for the last two years limits its freedom to invest in growth initiatives, execute share buybacks, or pay dividends
- Diminishing returns on capital from an already low starting point show that neither management’s prior nor current bets are going as planned
Movado is trading at $33.32 per share, or 9.7x forward EV-to-EBITDA. If you’re considering MOV for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Lockheed Martin (LMT)
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 11.3%
Headquartered in Maryland, Famous for the F-35 aircraft, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) specializes in defense, space, homeland security, and information technology products.
Why Do We Think LMT Will Underperform?
- Large revenue base makes it harder to increase sales quickly, and its annual revenue growth of 2.9% over the last five years was below our standards for the industrials sector
- Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were less profitable as its earnings per share were flat
- Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability
Lockheed Martin’s stock price of $523.03 implies a valuation ratio of 17.4x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why LMT doesn’t pass our bar.
One Stock to Buy:
Carvana (CVNA)
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 3.7%
Known for its glass tower car vending machines, Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) provides a convenient automotive shopping experience by offering an online platform for buying and selling used cars.
Why Do We Love CVNA?
- Retail Units Sold have grown by 37.7% annually, allowing for more profitable cross-selling opportunities if it can build complementary products and features
- Platform’s growing usage and its ability to increase unit spending by 10.7% annually showcases its high switching costs
- Incremental sales over the last three years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 43.6% annually, topping its revenue gains
At $65.77 per share, Carvana trades at 15.7x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,552% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
