A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.

These stocks can be a rollercoaster, and StockStory is here to guide you through the ups and downs. That said, here are three volatile stocks best left to the gamblers and some better opportunities instead.

Couchbase (BASE)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.37

Named after its fusion of Apache CouchDB and Membase technologies, Couchbase (NASDAQ: BASE) provides a modern cloud database platform that combines the reliability of traditional relational databases with the flexibility and scalability of NoSQL systems.

Why Are We Cautious About BASE?

1. Offerings struggled to generate meaningful interest as its average billings growth of 6.6% over the last year did not impress
2. Long payback periods on sales and marketing expenses limit customer growth and signal the company operates in a highly competitive environment
3. Cash-burning tendencies make us wonder if it can sustainably generate shareholder value

At $24.34 per share, Couchbase trades at 5.5x forward price-to-sales. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why BASE doesn’t pass our bar.

Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.49

Formed from a partnership between two distinct companies, CVG (NASDAQ: CVGI) offers various components used in vehicles and systems used in warehouses.

Why Do We Think CVGI Will Underperform?

1. Annual sales declines of 1.5% for the past five years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
2. Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value
3. Short cash runway increases the probability of a capital raise that dilutes existing shareholders

Commercial Vehicle Group’s stock price of $1.89 implies a valuation ratio of 27.5x forward P/E. If you’re considering CVGI for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Tilray (TLRY)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.29

Founded in 2013, Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) engages in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution, offering a range of medical and recreational cannabis products, hemp-based foods, and alcoholic beverages.

Why Should You Dump TLRY?

1. Costs have risen faster than its revenue over the last year, causing its operating margin to decline by 255.8 percentage points
2. Performance over the past three years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 32.4% annually
3. Free cash flow margin dropped by 8.1 percentage points over the last year, implying the company became more capital intensive as competition picked up

Tilray is trading at $1.04 per share, or 14.4x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than TLRY.

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