The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead. They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.
This is precisely where StockStory comes in - we do the heavy lifting to identify companies with solid fundamentals so you can invest with confidence. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks under $50 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
Sirius XM (SIRI)
Share Price: $23.50
Known for its commercial-free music channels, Sirius XM (NASDAQ: SIRI) is a broadcasting company that provides satellite radio and online radio services across North America.
Why Do We Pass on SIRI?
- Demand for its offerings was relatively low as its number of core subscribers has underwhelmed
- Incremental sales over the last five years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 43.5% annually while its revenue grew
- Eroding returns on capital suggest its historical profit centers are aging
Sirius XM is trading at $23.50 per share, or 7.9x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with SIRI, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Pursuit (PRSU)
Share Price: $30.09
With attractions ranging from glacier tours in the Canadian Rockies to an oceanfront geothermal lagoon in Iceland, Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality (NYSE: PRSU) operates iconic travel experiences, experiential marketing services, and exhibition management across North America and Europe.
Why Does PRSU Fall Short?
- Responsiveness to unforeseen market trends is restricted due to its substandard operating margin profitability
- Earnings per share have dipped by 27.3% annually over the past five years, which is concerning because stock prices follow EPS over the long term
- Negative returns on capital show management lost money while trying to expand the business
At $30.09 per share, Pursuit trades at 8.3x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including PRSU in your portfolio.
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)
Share Price: $48.01
Founded in 1962 with its first branch in Los Angeles' Chinatown, Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATY) operates Cathay Bank, providing commercial banking services to businesses and individuals with a strong presence in Asian-American communities.
Why Are We Hesitant About CATY?
- Sales tumbled by 4.7% annually over the last two years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
- Net interest income trends were unexciting over the last four years as its 5.4% annual growth was below the typical bank company
- 59.7 basis point (100 basis points = 1 percentage point) decline in its net interest margin over the last two years reflects the company’s willingness to accept lower yields to defend its market position
Cathay General Bancorp’s stock price of $48.01 implies a valuation ratio of 1.1x forward P/B. If you’re considering CATY for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
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