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.
This is precisely where StockStory comes in - we do the heavy lifting to identify companies with solid fundamentals so you can invest with confidence. That said, here are two stocks under $50 with huge potential and one that may have trouble.
One Stock Under $50 to Sell:
Glacier Bancorp (GBCI)
Share Price: $49.09
Operating through seventeen distinct bank divisions with local brands and management teams, Glacier Bancorp (NYSE: GBCI) is a bank holding company that provides various banking services to individuals and businesses across eight western states.
Why Are We Wary of GBCI?
- 9.2% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was slower than its banking peers
- Earnings per share fell by 5.3% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
- Muted 3.3% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last five years shows its capital generation lagged behind its banking peers
Glacier Bancorp is trading at $49.09 per share, or 1.4x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than GBCI.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Watch:
Arlo Technologies (ARLO)
Share Price: $14.64
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 Backing ARLO?
- Solid 8.2% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates its offering’s solve complex business issues
- Additional sales over the last two years increased its profitability as the 61% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
- Free cash flow margin grew by 18.5 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
At $14.64 per share, Arlo Technologies trades at 17.6x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Nutanix (NTNX)
Share Price: $42.00
Originally pioneering hyperconverged infrastructure to break down traditional data center silos, Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX) provides a unified software platform that enables organizations to run applications and manage data across private, public, and hybrid cloud environments.
Why Are We Positive On NTNX?
- Superior software functionality and low servicing costs are reflected in its best-in-class gross margin of 87.1%
- Software platform has product-market fit given the rapid recovery of its customer acquisition costs
- NTNX is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders
Nutanix’s stock price of $42.00 implies a valuation ratio of 4x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
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