The Russell 2000 is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on. However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
Picking the right small caps isn’t easy, and that’s exactly why StockStory exists - to help you focus on the best opportunities. Keeping that in mind, here are three Russell 2000 stocks that don’t make the cut and some better choices instead.
Market Cap: $4.69 billion
Established with a commitment to supporting national security, Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) is a provider of advanced engineering, technology, and security solutions tailored for critical national security applications.
Why Does KTOS Worry Us?
Kratos’s stock price of $29.98 implies a valuation ratio of 53.1x forward price-to-earnings. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than KTOS.
Market Cap: $94.69 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 Wary of BLNK?
At $0.90 per share, Blink Charging trades at 0.8x forward price-to-sales. If you’re considering BLNK for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Market Cap: $1.18 billion
Often retained for high-stakes matters with multibillion-dollar implications, CRA International (NASDAQ:CRAI) provides economic, financial, and management consulting services to corporations, law firms, and government agencies for litigation, regulatory proceedings, and business strategy.
Why Does CRAI Fall Short?
CRA is trading at $171.55 per share, or 22.8x forward price-to-earnings. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including CRAI in your portfolio, it’s free.
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