Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
Luckily for you, we at StockStory have no conflicts of interest - our sole job is to help you find genuinely promising companies. That said, here are three stocks where Wall Street’s estimates seem disconnected from reality and some better opportunities to consider.
ThredUp (TDUP)
Consensus Price Target: $7.24 (230% implied return)
Founded to revolutionize thrifting, ThredUp (NASDAQ: TDUP) is a leading online fashion resale marketplace offering a wide selection of gently-used clothing and accessories.
Why Do We Steer Clear of TDUP?
- Performance surrounding its orders has lagged its peers
- Persistent operating margin losses suggest the business manages its expenses poorly
ThredUp is trading at $2.20 per share, or 17x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why TDUP doesn’t pass our bar.
Simpson (SSD)
Consensus Price Target: $219 (25.4% implied return)
Aiming to build safer and stronger buildings, Simpson (NYSE: SSD) designs and manufactures structural connectors, anchors, and other construction products.
Why Does SSD Worry Us?
- Muted 4.7% annual revenue growth over the last two years shows its demand lagged behind its industrials peers
- Costs have risen faster than its revenue over the last five years, causing its operating margin to decline by 4.7 percentage points
- Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability
Simpson’s stock price of $174.69 implies a valuation ratio of 19.1x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including SSD in your portfolio.
Hertz (HTZ)
Consensus Price Target: $2.22 (30.8% implied return)
Started with a dozen Model T Fords, Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) is a global car rental company providing vehicle rental services to leisure and business travelers.
Why Do We Pass on HTZ?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 2.2% annually over the last two years
- Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up
At $1.70 per share, Hertz trades at 55.7x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with HTZ, check out our full research report (it’s free).
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