Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends. The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
This dynamic can trouble even the most skilled investors, but luckily for you, we started StockStory to help you navigate these trade-offs and uncover exceptional companies that break the mold. Keeping that in mind, here are three large-cap stocks that still have big upside potential.
Coupang (CPNG)
Market Cap: $43.09 billion
Founded in 2010 by Harvard Business School student Bom Kim, Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) is an e-commerce giant often referred to as the "Amazon of South Korea".
Why Does CPNG Stand Out?
- Active Customers are rising, meaning the company can increase revenue without incurring additional customer acquisition costs if it can cross-sell additional products and features
- Performance over the past three years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 35.4% outpaced its revenue gains
- Free cash flow margin jumped by 9.1 percentage points over the last few years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends
Coupang is trading at $23.54 per share, or 21.3x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Coherent (COHR)
Market Cap: $29.01 billion
Created through the 2022 rebranding of II-VI Incorporated, a company with roots dating back to 1971, Coherent (NYSE: COHR) develops and manufactures advanced materials, lasers, and optical components for applications ranging from telecommunications to industrial manufacturing.
Why Does COHR Catch Our Eye?
- Annual revenue growth of 16.9% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Exciting sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months calls for 14.9% growth, an acceleration from its two-year trend
- Earnings per share grew by 38.4% annually over the last two years, massively outpacing its peers
At $184.76 per share, Coherent trades at 34.5x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Marsh & McLennan (MMC)
Market Cap: $90.89 billion
With roots dating back to 1871 and a presence in over 130 countries, Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global professional services firm that helps organizations manage risk, strategy, and workforce challenges through its four specialized businesses.
Why Do We Like MMC?
- Unparalleled revenue scale of $26.45 billion gives it an edge in distribution
- Share buybacks catapulted its annual earnings per share growth to 13.8%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last five years
- Robust free cash flow margin of 16.2% gives it many options for capital deployment, and its recently improved profitability means it has even more resources to invest or distribute
Marsh & McLennan’s stock price of $185.73 implies a valuation ratio of 18.5x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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