Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that sway capital spending, like interest rates. Wariness surrounding these influences has caused the industry to underperform the market as it was flat over the past six months while the S&P 500 climbed by 16.9%.
Only some companies are subject to these dynamics, however, and a handful of high-quality businesses can deliver earnings growth in any environment. On that note, here are three resilient industrials stocks at the top of our wish list.
SPX Technologies (SPXC)
Market Cap: $8.64 billion
With roots dating back to 1912 as the Piston Ring Company, SPX Technologies (NYSE: SPXC) supplies specialized infrastructure equipment for HVAC systems and detection and measurement applications across industrial, commercial, and utility markets.
Why Should You Buy SPXC?
- Operating profits and efficiency rose over the last five years as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage
- Additional sales over the last two years increased its profitability as the 22.1% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
- Free cash flow margin expanded by 11.4 percentage points over the last five years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends
At $172.46 per share, SPX Technologies trades at 19x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Blink Charging (BLNK)
Market Cap: $80.96 million
One of the first EV charging companies to go public, Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) is a manufacturer, owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and networked EV charging services.
Why Are We Fans of BLNK?
- Above-average gross margin of 32.5% gives it the ability to invest in R&D and run marketing campaigns
- Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 35.7% annually
Blink Charging’s stock price of $0.56 implies a valuation ratio of 0.9x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
Bloom Energy (BE)
Market Cap: $78.54 billion
Working in stealth mode for eight years, Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) designs, manufactures, and markets solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation.
Why Will BE Outperform?
- Annual revenue growth of 53.1% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Free cash flow flipped to positive over the last five years, indicating the company has passed a significant test
- Improving returns on capital suggest its past investments are beginning to deliver value
Bloom Energy is trading at $265.63 per share, or 77.9x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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