
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.
While momentum can be a leading indicator, it has burned many investors as it doesn’t always correlate with long-term success. All that said, here are three stocks that are likely overheated and some you should look into instead.
JLL (JLL)
One-Month Return: +10.3%
Founded in 1999 through the merger of Jones Lang Wootton and LaSalle Partners, JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a company specializing in real estate advisory and investment management services.
Why Should You Dump JLL?
- Sizable revenue base leads to growth challenges as its 8.1% annual revenue increases over the last five years fell short of other consumer discretionary companies
- Ability to fund investments or reward shareholders with increased buybacks or dividends is restricted by its weak free cash flow margin of 2.8% for the last two years
- Diminishing returns on capital from an already low starting point show that neither management’s prior nor current bets are going as planned
JLL is trading at $352.83 per share, or 17.9x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with JLL, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
EnerSys (ENS)
One-Month Return: +7.8%
Supplying batteries that power equipment as big as mining rigs, EnerSys (NYSE: ENS) manufactures various kinds of batteries for a range of industries.
Why Are We Wary of ENS?
- Declining unit sales over the past two years imply it may need to invest in improvements to get back on track
- Anticipated sales growth of 1.6% for the next year implies demand will be shaky
- Competitive supply chain dynamics and steep production costs are reflected in its low gross margin of 26.1%
At $158.60 per share, EnerSys trades at 14.2x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including ENS in your portfolio.
Lockheed Martin (LMT)
One-Month Return: +13.4%
Headquartered in Maryland, Famous for the F-35 aircraft, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) specializes in defense, space, homeland security, and information technology products.
Why Do We Steer Clear of LMT?
- Average backlog growth of 6.8% over the past two years was mediocre and suggests fewer customers signed long-term contracts
- Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 5.2% annually
- Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam
Lockheed Martin’s stock price of $527.92 implies a valuation ratio of 19x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why LMT doesn’t pass our bar.
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