Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.
The risks that can come from buying these assets are precisely why we started StockStory — to isolate the long-term winners from the losers so you can invest with confidence. On that note, here are two growth stocks with significant upside potential and one whose momentum may slow.
One Growth Stock to Sell:
WesBanco (WSBC)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +37.7%
Tracing its roots back to 1870 in West Virginia, WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC) is a bank holding company that provides retail and commercial banking, trust services, insurance, and investment products through its subsidiaries across several Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic states.
Why Do We Think Twice About WSBC?
- Net interest margin of 3.5% reflects its high servicing and capital costs
- Earnings per share were flat over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were less profitable
- Flat tangible book value per share over the last five years suggests it must find different ways to enhance shareholder value during this cycle
WesBanco is trading at $36.47 per share, or 0.9x forward P/B. If you’re considering WSBC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Two Growth Stocks to Buy:
Cloudflare (NET)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +33.5%
With a massive network spanning more than 310 cities in over 120 countries, Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) provides a global network that delivers security, performance and reliability services to protect websites, applications, and corporate networks.
Why Is NET a Good Business?
- Average billings growth of 34.7% over the last year enhances its liquidity and shows there is steady demand for its products
- Expected revenue growth of 29.6% for the next year suggests its market share will rise
- Well-designed software integrates seamlessly with other workflows, enabling swift payback periods on marketing expenses and customer growth at scale
Cloudflare’s stock price of $343.43 implies a valuation ratio of 38.6x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
Graham Corporation (GHM)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +21.2%
Founded when its founder patented a unique design for a vacuum system used in the sugar refining process, Graham (NYSE:GHM) provides vacuum and heat transfer equipment for the energy, petrochemical, refining, and chemical sectors.
Why Do We Love GHM?
- Annual revenue growth of 17.9% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Operating profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient
- Earnings per share grew by 27.1% annually over the last two years, massively outpacing its peers
At $84.39 per share, Graham Corporation trades at 46.8x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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