A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn't always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.

Finding the right balance between safety and returns isn't easy, which is why StockStory is here to help. That said, here are three low-volatility stocks that don't make the cut and some better opportunities instead.

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.67

Founded in 1915, Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA) is a diversified media company, operating prominent cable news, television broadcasting, and digital media platforms.

Why Should You Dump FOXA?

FOX is trading at $60.62 per share, or 14.2x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why FOXA doesn't pass our bar.

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.91

Tracing back to its invention of the mechanical milk bottle filler in 1884, John Bean (NYSE:JBT) designs, manufactures, and sells equipment used for food processing and aviation.

Why Does JBTM Worry Us?

At $134.84 per share, John Bean trades at 20.1x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with JBTM, check out our full research report (it's free).

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.90

Once manufacturing snowplows designed for the iconic jeep vehicle precursor, Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) offers snow and ice equipment for the roads and sidewalks.