Stocks trading in the $1-10 range are generally smaller players with less risk than their penny stock counterparts. But that doesn’t mean the underlying businesses are cheap, and we advise caution as many have questionable fundamentals.
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 $10 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
Upland (UPLD)
Share Price: $2.04
Founder Jack McDonald’s second software rollup, Upland Software (NASDAQ: UPLD) is a one stop shop for sales and marketing software, project management, HR, and contact center services for small and medium sized businesses.
Why Does UPLD Worry Us?
- Sales tumbled by 6.8% annually over the last three years, showing industry trends like AI are working against its favor
- Forecasted revenue decline of 19.2% for the upcoming 12 months implies demand will fall even further
- Poor expense management has led to operating margin losses
Upland is trading at $2.04 per share, or 0.3x forward price-to-sales. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including UPLD in your portfolio.
B&G Foods (BGS)
Share Price: $4.03
Started as a small grocery store in New York City, B&G Foods (NYSE: BGS) is an American packaged foods company with a diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands.
Why Do We Steer Clear of BGS?
- Products aren't resonating with the market as its revenue declined by 3.9% annually over the last three years
- Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last three years, showing each sale was less profitable
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 7× could force the company to raise capital at unfavorable terms if market conditions deteriorate
B&G Foods’s stock price of $4.03 implies a valuation ratio of 6.8x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with BGS, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Xerox (XRX)
Share Price: $4.24
Pioneering the modern office copier and inventing technologies like Ethernet and the laser printer, Xerox (NASDAQ: XRX) provides document management systems, printing technology, and workplace solutions to businesses of all sizes across the globe.
Why Is XRX Risky?
- Sales tumbled by 4.9% annually over the last five years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
- Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value
- 8× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio makes lenders less willing to extend additional capital, potentially necessitating dilutive equity offerings
At $4.24 per share, Xerox trades at 2.7x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than XRX.
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