Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy, and the industry is currently lagging as its six-month return of 5.7% has trailed the S&P 500’s 9% gain.
Despite the lackluster result, a few diamonds in the rough can produce earnings growth no matter what, and we started StockStory to help you find them. With that said, here are two industrials stocks boasting durable advantages and one we’re swiping left on.
Market Cap: $1.15 billion
Standing out with its digital keyless entry into self-storage room technology, Janus (NYSE:JBI) is a provider of easily accessible self-storage solutions.
Why Are We Cautious About JBI?
Janus is trading at $8.37 per share, or 4.6x forward EV-to-EBITDA. If you’re considering JBI for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Market Cap: $1.15 billion
With around a century of experience, Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) is a manufacturer of school buses and complementary parts.
Why Is BLBD a Good Business?
At $36.20 per share, Blue Bird trades at 8.8x forward price-to-earnings. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Market Cap: $410.4 million
Founded when its founder patented a unique design for a vacuum system used in the sugar refining process, Graham (NYSE:GHM) provides vacuum and heat transfer equipment for the energy, petrochemical, refining, and chemical sectors.
Why Is GHM a Top Pick?
Graham Corporation’s stock price of $37.51 implies a valuation ratio of 31.5x forward price-to-earnings. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
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