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. That said, here are three stocks under $50 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
Energizer (ENR)
Share Price: $18.45
Masterminds behind the viral Energizer Bunny mascot, Energizer (NYSE: ENR) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of batteries.
Why Should You Dump ENR?
- Absence of organic revenue growth over the past two years suggests it may have to lean into acquisitions to drive its expansion
- 9.3 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last year reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 5× increases the risk of forced asset sales or dilutive financing if operational performance weakens
At $18.45 per share, Energizer trades at 4.9x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with ENR, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
Herbalife (HLF)
Share Price: $12.45
With the first products sold out of the trunk of the founder’s car, Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) today offers a portfolio of shakes, supplements, personal care products, and weight management programs to help customers reach their nutritional and fitness goals.
Why Are We Cautious About HLF?
- Falling unit sales over the past two years show it’s struggled to move its products and had to rely on price increases
- Anticipated sales growth of 2.9% for the next year implies demand will be shaky
- Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last three years, partly because it diluted shareholders
Herbalife’s stock price of $12.45 implies a valuation ratio of 4.7x forward P/E. If you’re considering HLF for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Driven Brands (DRVN)
Share Price: $15.10
With approximately 5,000 locations across 49 U.S. states and 13 other countries, Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) operates a network of automotive service centers offering maintenance, car washes, paint, collision repair, and glass services across North America.
Why Are We Wary of DRVN?
- Weak same-store sales trends over the past two years suggest there may be few opportunities in its core markets to open new locations
- Negative free cash flow raises questions about the return timeline for its investments
- Push for growth has led to negative returns on capital, signaling value destruction, and its decreasing returns suggest its historical profit centers are aging
Driven Brands is trading at $15.10 per share, or 10.1x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including DRVN in your portfolio.
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