2 Mid-Cap Stocks to Keep an Eye On and 1 We Ignore

Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations. However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.

Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. That said, here are two mid-cap stocks with huge upside potential and one best left ignored.

One Mid-Cap Stock to Sell:

Somnigroup (SGI)

Market Cap: $15.21 billion

Established through the merger of Tempur-Pedic and Sealy in 2012, Somnigroup (NYSE:SGI) is a bedding manufacturer known for its innovative memory foam mattresses and sleep products

Why Do We Pass on SGI?

1. 14.5% annual revenue growth over the last five years was slower than its consumer discretionary peers
2. Free cash flow margin is not anticipated to grow over the next year
3. Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results

At $75.12 per share, Somnigroup trades at 22.5x forward P/E. If you’re considering SGI for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Two Mid-Cap Stocks to Watch:

PTC (PTC)

Market Cap: $13.67 billion

Originally known as Parametric Technology Corporation until its 2013 rebranding, PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) provides software that helps manufacturers design, develop, and service physical products through digital solutions for CAD, PLM, ALM, and SLM.

Why Is PTC a Good Business?

1. Average billings growth of 21% over the last year enhances its liquidity and shows there is steady demand for its products
2. Software is difficult to replicate at scale and results in a top-tier gross margin of 84.7%
3. Excellent operating margin of 38.7% highlights the efficiency of its business model, and its operating leverage amplified its profits over the last year

PTC is trading at $113.87 per share, or 5.2x forward price-to-sales. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

UL Solutions (ULS)

Market Cap: $19.84 billion

Founded in 1894 as a response to the growing dangers of electricity in American homes and businesses, UL Solutions (NYSE:ULS) provides testing, inspection, and certification services that help companies ensure their products meet safety, security, and sustainability standards.

Why Does ULS Catch Our Eye?

1. Earnings growth has comfortably beaten the peer group average over the last one years as its EPS has compounded at 16.1% annually
2. Free cash flow margin expanded by 5.3 percentage points over the last five years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends
3. Stellar returns on capital showcase management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures

UL Solutions’s stock price of $90.91 implies a valuation ratio of 40.2x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

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