“Too big to fail” is how we would describe the megacap stocks in this article today. While they will likely stand the test of time, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows as their scale can limit their ability to find new sources of growth.
These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you find high-quality companies that can grow their earnings no matter what. Keeping that in mind, here are three industry titans with attractive long-term potential.
Apple (AAPL)
Market Cap: $4.34 trillion
Creator of the iPhone and App Store, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a legendary developer of consumer electronics and software.
Why Does AAPL Catch Our Eye?
- Apple’s revenue base is so large because nearly everyone in the U.S. has an iPhone, but this is a double-edged sword. Growth must now come from upgrades, a harder pitch that has resulted in sluggish top-line performance recently.
- Still, Apple’s devices have endured for decades, speaking to its brand, design ethos, and technological chops. Its success is rare in the world of consumer electronics, which is fraught because of commoditization, competition, and obsolescence risk.
- The company may not have the best gross margin because of its hardware orientation, but it still manages to produce elite operating and free cash flow margins. This shows it doesn’t need over-the-top marketing campaigns to convince people to buy its products.
At $297.23 per share, Apple trades at 32.7x forward price-to-earnings. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Nvidia (NVDA)
Market Cap: $4.96 trillion
Founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang and two former Sun Microsystems engineers, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is a leading fabless designer of chips used in gaming, PCs, data centers, automotive, and a variety of end markets.
Why Will NVDA Beat the Market?
- Impressive 78.3% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Share repurchases over the last five years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 81.5% to outpace its revenue gains
- Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends, and its improved cash conversion implies it’s becoming a less capital-intensive business
Nvidia’s stock price of $210.33 implies a valuation ratio of 21.2x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Coca-Cola (KO)
Market Cap: $355.1 billion
A pioneer and behemoth in carbonated soft drinks, Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is a storied beverage company best known for its flagship soda.
Why Do We Watch KO?
- Unique products and pricing power are reflected in its best-in-class gross margin of 61.4%
- Excellent operating margin of 27% highlights the efficiency of its business model, and its profits increased over the last year as it scaled
- Free cash flow margin expanded by 27.5 percentage points over the last year, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends
Coca-Cola is trading at $79.42 per share, or 24x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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