BGC has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 14.5% to $9.78 per share while the index has gained 15.5%.
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Why Is BGC Not Exciting?
We're cautious about BGC. Here is one reason there are better opportunities than BGC and a stock we'd rather own.
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 the best consistently grow over the long haul.
Over the last four years, BGC grew its revenue at a sluggish 3.8% compounded annual growth rate. This fell short of our benchmark for the financials sector.
Final Judgment
BGC isn’t a terrible business, but it isn’t one of our picks. That said, the stock currently trades at 7.8× forward P/E (or $9.78 per share). This valuation is reasonable, but the company’s shakier fundamentals present too much downside risk. We're fairly confident there are better stocks to buy right now. Let us point you toward the most dominant software business in the world.
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