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.
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 is one stock under $50 with huge potential and two that may have trouble.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
Camping World (CWH)
Share Price: $12.12
Founded in 1966 as a single recreational vehicle (RV) dealership, Camping World (NYSE: CWH) still sells RVs along with boats and general merchandise for outdoor activities.
Why Do We Avoid CWH?
- Poor same-store sales performance over the past two years indicates it’s having trouble bringing new shoppers into its brick-and-mortar locations
- Falling earnings per share over the last five years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term
- Unfavorable liquidity position could lead to additional equity financing that dilutes shareholders
Camping World is trading at $12.12 per share, or 15.5x forward P/E. If you’re considering CWH for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Lincoln Financial Group (LNC)
Share Price: $40.84
Founded in 1905 by a group of Fort Wayne, Indiana businessmen who named the company after Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) provides insurance, retirement plans, and wealth management products through its subsidiaries, operating under four main segments: Annuities, Life Insurance, Group Protection, and Retirement Plan Services.
Why Do We Think LNC Will Underperform?
- Products and services are facing end-market challenges during this cycle, as seen in its flat sales over the last two years
- Net premiums earned plateaued over the last five years, signaling weak incremental demand for its insurance policies
- Book value per share tumbled by 14.9% annually over the last five years, showing insurance sector trends are working against its favor during this cycle
At $40.84 per share, Lincoln Financial Group trades at 0.8x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than LNC.
One Stock Under $50 to Buy:
Upwork (UPWK)
Share Price: $16.52
Formed through the 2013 merger of Elance and oDesk, Upwork (NASDAQ: UPWK) is an online platform where businesses and independent professionals connect to get work done.
Why Are We Backing UPWK?
- Monetization efforts are paying off as its average revenue per customer has grown by 9.4% annually over the last two years
- Additional sales over the last three years increased its profitability as the 123% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
- Free cash flow margin grew by 29.3 percentage points over the last few years, giving the company more chips to play with
Upwork’s stock price of $16.52 implies a valuation ratio of 9.7x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .
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