1 Profitable Stock Worth Investigating and 2 to Turn Down
Profits are valuable, but they're not everything. At StockStory, we help you identify the companies that have real staying power. Keeping that in mind, here is one profitable company that generates reliable profits without sacrificing growth and two that may face some trouble.
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 18.1%
Started by Eric Yuan who once ran engineering for Cisco's video conferencing business, Zoom (NASDAQ:ZM) offers an easy to use, cloud-based platform for video conferencing, audio conferencing and screen sharing.
Why Does ZM Give Us Pause?
Average billings growth of 5% over the last year was subpar, suggesting it struggled to push its software and might have to lower prices to stimulate demand
Customers have churned over the last year due to the commoditized nature of its software, as reflected in its 98% net revenue retention rate
Anticipated sales growth of 3% for the next year implies demand will be shaky
At $78.29 per share, Zoom trades at 5.1x forward price-to-sales. To fully understand why you should be careful with ZM, check out our full research report (it's free).
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 5.1%
With roots dating back to 1859 and a presence in over 100 countries, Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE:DBD) provides automated self-service technology, software, and services that help banks and retailers digitize their customer transactions.
Why Are We Hesitant About DBD?
Sales tumbled by 2.9% annually over the last five years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
Cash-burning history makes us doubt the long-term viability of its business model
Negative returns on capital show management lost money while trying to expand the business
Diebold Nixdorf's stock price of $59 implies a valuation ratio of 15x forward P/E. If you're considering DBD for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 12.3%
With security scanners deployed at airports and borders worldwide and patient monitors used in hospitals across the globe, OSI Systems (NASDAQ:OSIS) designs and manufactures specialized electronic systems for security screening, patient monitoring, and optoelectronic applications.
Why Are We Positive On OSIS?
Impressive 18.5% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it's winning market share this cycle
Earnings per share grew by 27.4% annually over the last two years, massively outpacing its peers
Rising returns on capital show the company is starting to reap the benefits of its past investments
OSI Systems is trading at $232.51 per share, or 23.2x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free.
Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs.
While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).
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