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.
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 best left ignored.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
Monro (MNRO)
Share Price: $16.68
Started as a single location in Rochester, New York, Monro (NASDAQ: MNRO) provides common auto services such as brake repairs, tire replacements, and oil changes.
Why Is MNRO Risky?
- Ongoing store closures and lackluster same-store sales indicate sluggish demand and a focus on consolidation
- Poor same-store sales performance over the past two years indicates it’s having trouble bringing new shoppers into its brick-and-mortar locations
- Underwhelming 4.8% return on capital reflects management’s difficulties in finding profitable growth opportunities, and its shrinking returns suggest its past profit sources are losing steam
Monro is trading at $16.68 per share, or 32x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with MNRO, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
Rocket Lab (RKLB)
Share Price: $43.29
Becoming the first private company in the Southern Hemisphere to reach space, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) offers rockets designed for launching small satellites.
Why Are We Wary of RKLB?
- Historical operating margin losses point to an inefficient cost structure
- Earnings per share have contracted by 33.4% annually over the last three years, a headwind for returns as stock prices often echo long-term EPS performance
- Negative free cash flow raises questions about the return timeline for its investments
Rocket Lab’s stock price of $43.29 implies a valuation ratio of 30.9x forward price-to-sales. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than RKLB.
One Stock Under $50 to Buy:
Samsara (IOT)
Share Price: $36.47
From sensors on vehicles to AI-powered cameras that help prevent accidents, Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is a cloud-based Internet of Things platform that helps businesses improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of their physical operations.
Why Is IOT a Top Pick?
- ARR trends over the last year show it’s maintaining a steady flow of long-term contracts that contribute positively to its revenue predictability
- Forecasted revenue growth of 21.2% for the next 12 months indicates its momentum over the last two years is sustainable
- User-friendly software enables clients to ramp up spending quickly, leading to the speedy recovery of customer acquisition costs
At $36.47 per share, Samsara trades at 12.5x forward price-to-sales. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Stocks We Like Even More
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