A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Luckily for you, StockStory helps you navigate which companies are truly worth holding. Keeping that in mind, here is one low-volatility stock that could succeed under all market conditions and two that may not deliver the returns you need.
Two Stocks to Sell:
B&G Foods (BGS)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.04
Started as a small grocery store in New York City, B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) is an American packaged foods company with a diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands.
Why Should You Sell BGS?
- Sales tumbled by 4.5% annually over the last three years, showing consumer trends are working against its favor
- Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last three years, showing each sale was less profitable
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 7× increases the risk of forced asset sales or dilutive financing if operational performance weakens
B&G Foods’s stock price of $4.62 implies a valuation ratio of 8.9x forward P/E. If you’re considering BGS for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Sinclair (SBGI)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.61
With over 2,400 hours of local news produced weekly and 640 broadcast channels reaching millions of American homes, Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) operates a network of 185 local television stations across 86 U.S. markets, producing news programming and distributing content from major networks.
Why Should You Dump SBGI?
- Sales tumbled by 11.2% annually over the last five years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
- Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam
- 6× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio makes lenders less willing to extend additional capital, potentially necessitating dilutive equity offerings
Sinclair is trading at $16.66 per share, or 2.1x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why SBGI doesn’t pass our bar.
One Stock to Watch:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.54
Pioneering treatments for conditions that often had no previous therapeutic options, BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN) develops and commercializes therapies that address the root causes of rare genetic disorders, particularly those affecting children.
Why Are We Positive On BMRN?
- Annual revenue growth of 15.7% over the last two years beat the sector average and underscores the unique value of its offerings
- Performance over the past five years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
- Free cash flow margin expanded by 17 percentage points over the last five years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends
At $55.32 per share, BioMarin Pharmaceutical trades at 11.4x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .
Stocks We Like Even More
If your portfolio success hinges on just 4 stocks, your wealth is built on fragile ground. You have a small window to secure high-quality assets before the market widens and these prices disappear.
Don’t wait for the next volatility shock. Check out our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).
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