Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets. But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, spanning from industry behemoths with seemingly infinite resources to small, nimble players with chips on their shoulders.
These dynamics can rattle even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you separate the good companies from the bad. Keeping that in mind, here are two mid-cap stocks with long growth runways and one best left ignored.
One Mid-Cap Stock to Sell:
C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW)
Market Cap: $20.54 billion
Engaging in contracts with tens of thousands of transportation companies, C.H. Robinson (NASDAQ: CHRW) offers freight transportation and logistics services.
Why Does CHRW Worry Us?
- Annual sales declines of 1.2% for the past five years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- High input costs result in an inferior gross margin of 7.5% that must be offset through higher volumes
- Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam
C.H. Robinson Worldwide is trading at $170.75 per share, or 27.2x forward P/E. If you’re considering CHRW for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Two Mid-Cap Stocks to Watch:
Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP)
Market Cap: $14.61 billion
Founded in 2000 with a focus on delivering big-bank capabilities with community bank personalization, Pinnacle Financial Partners (NASDAQ: PNFP) is a Tennessee-based financial holding company that provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage, and insurance services to businesses and individuals.
Why Could PNFP Be a Winner?
- Annual net interest income growth of 13.5% over the last five years beat the sector average and underscores the value of its loans
- Demand for the next 12 months is expected to accelerate above its five-year trend as Wall Street forecasts robust net interest income growth of 90.2%
- Balance sheet strength has increased this cycle as its 10% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last five years was exceptional
At $97.15 per share, Pinnacle Financial Partners trades at 1x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Aramark (ARMK)
Market Cap: $13.48 billion
From serving hot dogs at major league stadiums to managing college dining halls that feed thousands daily, Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) provides food services and facilities management to schools, healthcare facilities, businesses, sports venues, and correctional institutions across 16 countries.
Why Are We Fans of ARMK?
- Annual revenue growth of 13.3% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Unparalleled revenue scale of $19.41 billion gives it an edge in distribution
- Incremental sales over the last five years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 26.5% annually, topping its revenue gains
Aramark’s stock price of $51.26 implies a valuation ratio of 20.9x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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