Three Unprofitable Stocks to Avoid and Better Alternatives

PubMatic (PUBM) has a -3.8% trailing 12-month GAAP operating margin and is struggling to drive increased software usage, resulting in subpar customer acquisition and capital intensity. BeautyHealth (SKIN) has a -9.3% trailing 12-month GAAP operating margin and has seen sales tumble by 4.4% annually over the last three years. EchoStar (SATS) has a -112% trailing 12-month GAAP operating margin and is facing significant end-market challenges with declining sales and negative EBITDA.