A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth. Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
Not all businesses with cash are winners, and that’s why we built StockStory - to help you separate the good from the bad. That said, here is one company with a net cash position that balances growth with stability and two best left off your watchlist.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Bank of Hawaii (BOH)
Net Cash Position: $245.9 million (8.1% of Market Cap)
Founded in 1897 as a financial anchor for the newly annexed Hawaiian territory, Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:BOH) is a financial institution providing banking, investment, and insurance services primarily to customers in Hawaii, Guam, and other Pacific Islands.
Why Does BOH Worry Us?
- 1.4% annual revenue growth over the last five years was slower than its banking peers
- 1.6% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was slower than its banking peers
- Net interest margin of 2.3% is well below other banks, signaling its loans aren’t very profitable
At $76.65 per share, Bank of Hawaii trades at 1.8x forward P/B. To fully understand why you should be careful with BOH, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Mobileye (MBLY)
Net Cash Position: $1.84 billion (23.3% of Market Cap)
With its EyeQ chips installed in over 200 million vehicles worldwide, Mobileye (NASDAQ:MBLY) develops advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving technologies that help vehicles detect and respond to road conditions.
Why Do We Steer Clear of MBLY?
- Sales tumbled by 4.6% annually over the last two years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
- 5.2 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position
- Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results
Mobileye’s stock price of $9.37 implies a valuation ratio of 37.2x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than MBLY.
One Stock to Buy:
Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD)
Net Cash Position: $78.7 million (3.9% of Market Cap)
Founded in 2006 to serve markets where standard insurance coverage falls short, Skyward Specialty Insurance (NASDAQ:SKWD) provides customized commercial property, casualty, and health insurance solutions for underserved or specialized market niches.
Why Will SKWD Outperform?
- Net premiums earned expanded by 26.6% annually over the last two years, demonstrating exceptional market penetration this cycle
- Annual book value per share growth of 29.3% over the last two years was superb and indicates its capital strength increased during this cycle
- Expected book value per share growth of 22.4% for the next year suggests its capital position will strengthen considerably
Skyward Specialty Insurance is trading at $45.64 per share, or 2x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
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