2 Cash-Producing Stocks for Long-Term Investors and 1 We Avoid – StockStory

May 19, 2026
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Luckily for you, we built StockStory to help you separate the good from the bad. Keeping that in mind, here are two cash-producing companies that leverage their financial strength to beat the competition and one best left off your watchlist.
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 6.6%
With roots dating back to 1859 and a presence in over 100 countries, Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE:DBD) provides automated self-service technology, software, and services that help banks and retailers digitize their customer transactions.
Why Should You Dump DBD?
Diebold Nixdorf is trading at $69.14 per share, or 11.7x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including DBD in your portfolio.
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 11.5%
With roots dating back to 1912 as the Piston Ring Company, SPX Technologies (NYSE:SPXC) supplies specialized infrastructure equipment for HVAC systems and detection and measurement applications across industrial, commercial, and utility markets.
Why Do We Love SPXC?
At $194.50 per share, SPX Technologies trades at 3.8x forward price-to-sales. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 5.9%
Founded in Oklahoma, Matrix Service (NASDAQ:MTRX) provides engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance services primarily to the energy and industrial markets.
Why Do We Like MTRX?
Matrix Service’s stock price of $12.23 implies a valuation ratio of 17.2x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
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