The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.
But not every company with momentum is a long-term winner, and plenty of investors have lost money betting on short-term fads. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks getting more buzz than they deserve and some you should buy instead.
United Bankshares (UBSI)
One-Month Return: +1.1%
With roots dating back to 1982 and a strong presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, United Bankshares (NASDAQ:UBSI) is a bank holding company that provides commercial and retail banking services through its United Bank subsidiary across multiple states.
Why Are We Cautious About UBSI?
- 8.8% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was slower than its banking peers
- Earnings growth over the last five years fell short of the peer group average as its EPS only increased by 2.5% annually
- Estimated tangible book value per share growth of 6.3% for the next 12 months implies profitability will slow from its two-year trend
At $43.91 per share, United Bankshares trades at 1.1x forward P/B. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why UBSI doesn’t pass our bar.
Texas Capital Bank (TCBI)
One-Month Return: +1.8%
Founded during the Texas banking renaissance of the 1990s with an entrepreneurial spirit, Texas Capital Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBI) is a financial services firm that provides banking, wealth management, and investment banking services to businesses and individuals across Texas and beyond.
Why Does TCBI Worry Us?
- Annual net interest income growth of 5.1% over the last five years was below our standards for the banking sector
- Estimated net interest income growth of 3% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its five-year trend
- Low return on equity reflects management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively
Texas Capital Bank’s stock price of $101.77 implies a valuation ratio of 1.3x forward P/B. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including TCBI in your portfolio.
Fulton Financial (FULT)
One-Month Return: +2.1%
Tracing its roots back to 1882 in the heart of Pennsylvania, Fulton Financial (NASDAQ:FULT) is a financial holding company that provides banking, lending, and wealth management services to consumers and businesses across five Mid-Atlantic states.
Why Does FULT Give Us Pause?
- Muted 8.9% annual revenue growth over the last five years shows its demand lagged behind its banking peers
- Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were less profitable, as its 6.6% annual earnings per share growth trailed its revenue gains
- Capital generation will likely be soft over the next 12 months as Wall Street’s estimates imply tepid tangible book value per share growth of 9.8%
Fulton Financial is trading at $21.96 per share, or 1.1x forward P/B. If you’re considering FULT for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
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