3 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks That Concern Us

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bullish calls are justified. That said, here are three stocks where Wall Street’s estimates seem disconnected from reality and some better opportunities to consider.

America's Car-Mart (CRMT)

Consensus Price Target: $20 (54.6% implied return)

With a strong presence in the Southern and Central US, America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) sells used cars to budget-conscious consumers.

Why Do We Pass on CRMT?

1. Poor same-store sales performance over the past two years indicates it’s having trouble bringing new shoppers into its brick-and-mortar locations
2. Issuance of new shares over the last three years caused its earnings per share to fall by 31.2% annually

America's Car-Mart is trading at $12.94 per share, or 21.5x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including CRMT in your portfolio.

Caesars Entertainment (CZR)

Consensus Price Target: $33.28 (18% implied return)

Formerly Eldorado Resorts, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) is a global gaming and hospitality company operating numerous casinos, hotels, and resort properties.

Why Should You Sell CZR?

1. Annual sales growth of 18.9% over the last five years lagged behind its consumer discretionary peers as its large revenue base made it difficult to generate incremental demand
2. Returns on capital are growing as management invests in more worthwhile ventures
3. 7× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio shows it’s overleveraged and increases the probability of shareholder dilution if things turn unexpectedly

Caesars Entertainment’s stock price of $28.21 implies a valuation ratio of 146.2x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with CZR, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Avery Dennison (AVY)

Consensus Price Target: $200.30 (22.5% implied return)

Founded as Kum Kleen Products, Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a manufacturer of adhesive materials, display graphics, and packaging products, serving various industries.

Why Is AVY Not Exciting?

1. Organic revenue growth fell short of our benchmarks over the past two years and implies it may need to improve its products, pricing, or go-to-market strategy
2. Anticipated sales growth of 3.7% for the next year implies demand will be shaky
3. Earnings growth over the last five years fell short of the peer group average as its EPS only increased by 4.3% annually

At $163.51 per share, Avery Dennison trades at 16.2x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than AVY.

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