A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always. Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
Not all businesses with cash are winners, and that’s why we built StockStory - to help you separate the good from the bad. That said, here is one company with a net cash position that can continue growing sustainably and two that may struggle.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Deckers (DECK)
Net Cash Position: $1.74 billion (12.3% of Market Cap)
Established in 1973, Deckers (NYSE: DECK) is a footwear and apparel conglomerate with a portfolio of lifestyle and performance brands.
Why Is DECK Risky?
- Constant currency revenue growth has disappointed over the past two years and shows demand was soft
- Operating margin of 23.7% falls short of the industry average, and the smaller profit dollars make it harder to react to unexpected market developments
- Lacking free cash flow generation means it has few chances to reinvest for growth, repurchase shares, or distribute capital
Deckers’s stock price of $99.94 implies a valuation ratio of 14.1x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why DECK doesn’t pass our bar.
Trupanion (TRUP)
Net Cash Position: $36.24 million (3.3% of Market Cap)
Born from a vision to help pet owners avoid economic euthanasia when faced with expensive veterinary bills, Trupanion (NASDAQ: TRUP) provides medical insurance for cats and dogs through data-driven, vertically-integrated products priced specifically for each pet's unique characteristics.
Why Does TRUP Fall Short?
- Book value per share stagnated over the last five years, limiting its ability to leverage its balance sheet to make additional investments
- Estimated book value per share growth of 3% for the next 12 months implies profitability will slow from its two-year trend
- Negative return on equity shows management lost money while trying to expand the business
At $25.51 per share, Trupanion trades at 2.7x forward P/B. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including TRUP in your portfolio.
One Stock to Buy:
Roku (ROKU)
Net Cash Position: $1.88 billion (13.4% of Market Cap)
With a name meaning six in Japanese because it was the founder's sixth company that he started, Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) makes hardware players that offer access to various online streaming TV services.
Why Will ROKU Beat the Market?
- Total Hours Streamed are rising, meaning the company can increase revenue without incurring additional customer acquisition costs if it can cross-sell additional products and features
- Free cash flow margin expanded by 14.9 percentage points over the last few years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends
Roku is trading at $94.68 per share, or 19.7x 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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