Think It's Too Late to Buy Dutch Bros? Here's the Biggest Reason Why There's Still Time.

High-energy coffee shop operator Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) has been very kind to investors in 2024. As of Dec. 13, the stock has gained 75% in 52 weeks. The company's sales are soaring while bottom-line earnings are growing, in both cases much faster than expected by your average Wall Street analyst.But the coffee-house stock focused on a friendly drive-through experience is not every investor's cup of tea. The financial results are strong, and growth investors expect the revenue surge to continue for the foreseeable future. At the same time, many value investors take one look at Dutch Bros' valuation ratios and walk away. Trading at 176 times earnings, this lofty valuation is supported by rapid growth and could collapse quickly if Dutch Bros slows down.I understand the cautious attitude and applaud investors who take valuation issues seriously. But I also think the growth-oriented crowd has the right idea, for one crucial reason: Dutch Bros is writing the early chapters of a very ambitious expansion story right now.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool