Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.
However, not all companies with momentum are long-term winners, and many investors have lost money by following short-term trends. On that note, here is one stock with lasting competitive advantages and two best left ignored.
Two Stocks to Sell:
WSFS Financial (WSFS)
One-Month Return: +3.6%
Founded in 1832 as Wilmington Savings Fund Society and one of the oldest banks in America still operating under its original name, WSFS Financial (NASDAQ: WSFS) operates a community banking and wealth management franchise primarily serving customers in the Mid-Atlantic region through its main subsidiary, WSFS Bank.
Why Are We Cautious About WSFS?
- Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 4.1% annual growth was below the typical banking company
- Estimated net interest income growth of 5.3% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its five-year trend
- Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were less profitable, as its 2.1% annual earnings per share growth trailed its revenue gains
WSFS Financial’s stock price of $80.59 implies a valuation ratio of 1.5x forward P/B. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why WSFS doesn’t pass our bar.
Byline Bancorp (BY)
One-Month Return: +2.9%
Ranking as the fifth most active Small Business Administration lender in the country, Byline Bancorp (NYSE: BY) is a Chicago-based bank that provides banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, commercial real estate developers, and consumers.
Why Does BY Worry Us?
- 6.8% annual revenue growth over the last two years was slower than its banking peers
- Estimated net interest income growth of 2% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its five-year trend
- Earnings growth over the last two years fell short of the peer group average as its EPS only increased by 7.5% annually
Byline Bancorp is trading at $38.46 per share, or 1.3x forward P/B. If you’re considering BY for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
One Stock to Watch:
WEX (WEX)
One-Month Return: +15.7%
Originally founded in 1983 as Wright Express to serve the fleet card market, WEX (NYSE: WEX) provides payment processing and business solutions across fleet management, employee benefits, and corporate payments sectors.
Why Are We Positive on WEX?
- Performance over the past five years was boosted by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
- ROE punches in at 18.2%, illustrating management’s expertise in identifying profitable investments
At $185.19 per share, WEX trades at 9.1x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
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