Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.
This is precisely where StockStory comes in - our job is to find you high-quality companies that can win regardless of the conditions. That said, here are two large-cap stocks that still have big upside potential and one whose momentum may slow.
One Large-Cap Stock to Sell:
Coupang (CPNG)
Market Cap: $30.26 billion
Founded in 2010 by Harvard Business School student Bom Kim, Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) is an e-commerce giant often referred to as the "Amazon of South Korea".
Why Does CPNG Worry Us?
- High servicing costs result in an inferior gross margin of 29% that must be offset through higher volumes
- Incremental sales over the last three years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 40% annually while its revenue grew
- Lacking free cash flow generation means it has few chances to reinvest for growth, repurchase shares, or distribute capital
Coupang’s stock price of $16.85 implies a valuation ratio of 22.7x forward EV/EBITDA. If you’re considering CPNG for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Two Large-Cap Stocks to Watch:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Market Cap: $59.76 billion
Born from the 2015 split of the iconic Silicon Valley pioneer Hewlett-Packard, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) provides edge-to-cloud technology solutions that help businesses capture, analyze, and act upon their data across hybrid IT environments.
Why Will HPE Outperform?
- ARR growth averaged 50.7% over the past two years, showing customers are willing to take multi-year bets on its offerings
- Unparalleled revenue scale of $38.79 billion gives it an edge in distribution
- Exciting sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months calls for 25.4% growth, an acceleration from its two-year trend
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is trading at $44.92 per share, or 12.3x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
S&P Global (SPGI)
Market Cap: $135.4 billion
Tracing its roots back to 1860 when it published the first railroad industry manual, S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) provides credit ratings, market intelligence, commodity data, automotive analytics, and financial indices that help investors and businesses make decisions.
Why Is SPGI on Our Radar?
- 11.1% annual revenue growth over the last five years surpassed the sector average as its products resonated with customers
- Share buybacks propelled its annual earnings per share growth to 17%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last two years
- Market-beating return on equity illustrates that management has a knack for investing in profitable ventures
At $456.16 per share, S&P Global trades at 23.5x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
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