Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Not all profitable companies are created equal, and that’s why we built StockStory - to help you find the ones that truly shine bright. That said, here are two profitable companies that generate reliable profits without sacrificing growth and one that may face some trouble.
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 16.6%
With fabs representing the company’s largest customer type, Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) supplies products that purify, protect, and generally ensure the integrity of raw materials needed for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
At $78.74 per share, Entegris trades at 22.3x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including ENTG in your portfolio.
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 42.9%
Famously founded by Mark Zuckerberg in his Harvard dorm, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) operates a collection of the largest social networks in the world - Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, along with its metaverse focused Reality Labs.
Meta is trading at $628.25 per share, or 14.5x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 26.6%
Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) is an educational services provider known for its operation at Grand Canyon University.
Grand Canyon Education’s stock price of $197.77 implies a valuation ratio of 22.1x 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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