Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. That said, here are three stocks under $50 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
Figs (FIGS)
Share Price: $11.21
Rising to fame via TikTok and founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, Figs (NYSE:FIGS) is a healthcare apparel company known for its stylish approach to medical attire and uniforms.
Why Do We Pass on FIGS?
- Demand for its offerings was relatively low as its number of active customers has underwhelmed
- Lacking free cash flow generation means it has few chances to reinvest for growth, repurchase shares, or distribute capital
- Improving returns on capital suggest management is identifying more profitable investments
Figs’s stock price of $11.21 implies a valuation ratio of 112.7x forward P/E. If you’re considering FIGS for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Array (AD)
Share Price: $47.39
Operating as a majority-owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems since its founding in 1983, Array (NYSE:Array) is a regional wireless telecommunications provider serving 4.6 million customers across 21 states with mobile phone, internet, and IoT services.
Why Do We Think AD Will Underperform?
- Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 6.8% annually over the last five years
- Falling earnings per share over the last five years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term
- ROIC of 0.7% reflects management’s challenges in identifying attractive investment opportunities, and its decreasing returns suggest its historical profit centers are aging
Array is trading at $47.39 per share, or 22.6x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than AD.
Kforce (KFRC)
Share Price: $32.94
With nearly 60 years of matching skilled professionals with the right opportunities, Kforce (NYSE:KFRC) is a professional staffing company that specializes in placing technology and finance experts with businesses on both temporary and permanent bases.
Why Are We Out on KFRC?
- Sales stagnated over the last five years and signal the need for new growth strategies
- Earnings per share have contracted by 1.4% annually over the last five years, a headwind for returns as stock prices often echo long-term EPS performance
- Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability
At $32.94 per share, Kforce trades at 15.1x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with KFRC, check out our full research report (it’s free).
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