Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks. But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
These dynamics can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you separate the good companies from the bad. That said, here is one stock under $50 that could 10x and two that may have trouble.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
Envista (NVST)
Share Price: $23.40
Uniting more than 30 trusted brands including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, and DEXIS under one corporate umbrella, Envista Holdings (NYSE:NVST) is a global dental products company that provides equipment, consumables, and specialized technologies for dental professionals.
Why Should You Dump NVST?
- Weak constant currency growth over the past two years indicates challenges in maintaining its market share
- Negative returns on capital show that some of its growth strategies have backfired, and its shrinking returns suggest its past profit sources are losing steam
- Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value
Envista’s stock price of $23.40 implies a valuation ratio of 19.4x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than NVST.
Provident Financial Services (PFS)
Share Price: $22.21
Founded in 1839 and serving communities across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, Provident Financial Services (NYSE:PFS) operates a regional bank providing commercial, residential, and consumer lending alongside wealth management and insurance services.
Why Are We Cautious About PFS?
- Inferior net interest margin of 3.3% means it must compensate for lower profitability through increased loan originations
- Tangible book value per share tumbled by 2.1% annually over the last two years, showing banking sector trends are working against its favor during this cycle
- Projected tangible book value per share growth of 10.1% for the next 12 months suggests sluggish capital generation
Provident Financial Services is trading at $22.21 per share, or 1x forward P/B. To fully understand why you should be careful with PFS, check out our full research report (it’s free).
One Stock Under $50 to Watch:
Arlo Technologies (ARLO)
Share Price: $13.02
Originally spun off from networking equipment maker Netgear in 2018, Arlo Technologies (NYSE:ARLO) provides cloud-based smart security devices and subscription services that help consumers and businesses monitor and protect their homes, properties, and loved ones.
Why Are We Fans of ARLO?
- Operating profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient
- Incremental sales over the last two years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 120% annually, topping its revenue gains
- Free cash flow margin grew by 16.5 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
At $13.02 per share, Arlo Technologies trades at 17.4x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
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