Profitability is a key measure of business strength. Companies with high margins have proven they can generate consistent earnings while maintaining financial discipline.
Even among profitable businesses, only a select few truly maximize their potential - and StockStory is here to help you find them. That said, here are three profitable companies that balance growth and profitability.
DoorDash (DASH)
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 4.5%
Founded by Stanford students with the intent to build “the local, on-demand FedEx", DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) operates an on-demand food delivery platform.
What Makes DASH Stand Out?
- Orders are rising, meaning the company can increase revenue without incurring additional customer acquisition costs if it can cross-sell additional products and features
- Highly efficient business model is illustrated by its impressive 20% EBITDA margin, and its rise over the last few years was fueled by some leverage on its fixed costs
- Incremental sales over the last three years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 98.3% annually, topping its revenue gains
DoorDash’s stock price of $196.84 implies a valuation ratio of 19.9x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
e.l.f. Beauty (ELF)
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 7.2%
Short for "eyes, lips, face", e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) is a developer of high-quality beauty products at accessible price points.
Why Do We Watch ELF?
- Impressive 37.9% annual revenue growth over the last three years indicates it’s winning market share
- Differentiated product offerings are difficult to replicate at scale and result in a best-in-class gross margin of 71.2%
- Free cash flow margin increased by 5.8 percentage points over the last year, giving the company more capital to invest or return to shareholders
e.l.f. Beauty is trading at $93.51 per share, or 31.3x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Tenet Healthcare (THC)
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 20.8%
With a network spanning nine states and serving primarily urban and suburban communities, Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC) operates a nationwide network of hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and outpatient facilities providing acute care and specialty healthcare services.
Why Are We Positive on THC?
- Share buybacks catapulted its annual earnings per share growth to 18.6%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last five years
- Free cash flow margin expanded by 11.7 percentage points over the last five years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends
- Returns on capital are growing as management capitalizes on its market opportunities
At $263.94 per share, Tenet Healthcare trades at 12.5x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
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