Frontdoor has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 14.5%. The stock now trades at $74.52, marking a 22.8% gain. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
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Why Do We Think Frontdoor Will Underperform?
Despite the momentum, we’re swiping left on Frontdoor for now. Here are three reasons we avoid FTDR, plus one stock we’d rather own.
1. Long-Term Revenue Growth Disappoints
Reviewing a company’s long-term sales performance reveals insights into its quality. Any business can put up a good quarter or two, but many enduring ones grow for years. Regrettably, Frontdoor’s sales grew at a weak 7% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years. This fell short of our benchmark for the consumer discretionary sector.
2. Free Cash Flow Projections Disappoint
If you’ve followed StockStory for a while, you know we emphasize free cash flow. Why, you ask? We believe that in the end, cash is king, and you can’t use accounting profits to pay the bills.
Over the next year, analysts’ consensus estimates show they’re expecting Frontdoor’s free cash flow margin of 18.2% for the last 12 months to remain the same.
3. New Investments Fail to Bear Fruit as ROIC Declines
A company’s ROIC, or return on invested capital, shows how much operating profit it makes compared to the money it has raised (debt and equity).
Over the last few years, Frontdoor’s ROIC has unfortunately decreased. We like what management has done in the past, but its declining returns are perhaps a symptom of fewer profitable growth opportunities.
Final Judgment
Frontdoor falls short of our quality standards. With its shares outperforming the market lately, the stock trades at 16.3× forward P/E (or $74.52 per share). This valuation multiple is fair, but we don’t have much confidence in the company. There are superior stocks to buy right now. We’d suggest looking at one of our top software and edge computing picks.
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