
By avoiding big swings, low-volatility stocks let investors focus on long-term fundamentals. These stocks may not be up 100% in a single year, but they offer a measured approach to building wealth over time.
Identifying the best investments takes time and skill, which is why we built StockStory. Keeping that in mind, here are three low-volatility stocks that could succeed under all market conditions.
TransDigm (TDG)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.68
Supplying parts for nearly all aircraft currently in service, TransDigm (NYSE: TDG) develops and manufactures components and systems for military and commercial aviation.
Why Will TDG Outperform?
- Average organic revenue growth of 10% over the past two years demonstrates its ability to expand independently without relying on acquisitions
- Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 26.8% outpaced its revenue gains
- Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety
TransDigm is trading at $1,313 per share, or 35.4x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Primerica (PRI)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.74
With a sales force of over 140,000 licensed representatives operating on an independent contractor model, Primerica (NYSE: PRI) provides term life insurance, investment products, and other financial services to middle-income households in the United States and Canada.
Why Is PRI Interesting?
- Pre-tax profit margin expanded by 6.3 percentage points over the last five years as it scaled and became more efficient
- Share repurchases over the last five years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 18.1% to outpace its revenue gains
- ROE punches in at 27.2%, illustrating management’s expertise in identifying profitable investments
Primerica’s stock price of $262.28 implies a valuation ratio of 3.5x forward P/B. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Cincinnati Financial (CINF)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.56
Founded in 1950 by independent insurance agents seeking stable market options for their clients, Cincinnati Financial (NASDAQ: CINF) provides property casualty insurance, life insurance, and related financial services through independent agencies across 46 states.
Why Do We Watch CINF?
- Strong 12.1% annualized net premiums earned expansion over the last two years shows it’s capturing market share this cycle
- Share repurchases have increased shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 21.6% exceeded its revenue gains over the last five years
- Balance sheet strength has increased this cycle as its 20.8% annual book value per share growth over the last two years was exceptional
At $163.84 per share, Cincinnati Financial trades at 1.6x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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