StockStory flags Aflac, Columbia Financial, and Washington Trust as growth stocks with questionable fundamentals

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StockStory identified Aflac, Columbia Financial, and Washington Trust Bancorp as growth stocks facing an uphill battle due to weak fundamentals. Aflac saw net premiums earned decline 6.2% annually over five years, a projected 4.8% drop in book value per share, and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.9 times. Columbia Financial posted flat net interest income over five years, a low net interest margin of 2.1%, and a 3.8% annual decline in earnings per share. Washington Trust Bancorp recorded 4.3% annual net interest income growth, a net interest margin of 2.3%, and a 9.6% annual drop in earnings per share despite flat revenue.

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Financials▼ · 3 stocks
Aflac Incorporated
AFL
▼ NegativeCapitalrelevance

Article highlights Aflac's declining net premiums, falling book value, and high debt-to-equity ratio as weak fundamentals.

Columbia Financial Inc
CLBK
▼ NegativeCapitalrelevance

Article notes Columbia Financial's flat net interest income, low net interest margin, and declining earnings per share.

Washington Trust Bancorp Inc
WASH
▼ NegativeCapitalrelevance

Article points to Washington Trust's low net interest margin and significant annual drop in earnings per share despite flat revenue.

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