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 with massive upside potential and two best left ignored.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
Matthews (MATW)
Share Price: $22.56
Originally a death care company, Matthews International (NASDAQ: MATW) is a diversified company offering ceremonial services, brand solutions and industrial technologies.
Why Do We Avoid MATW?
- Annual sales declines of 2.9% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market
- Incremental sales over the last five years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 12% annually while its revenue grew
- Low free cash flow margin of 0.1% for the last two years gives it little breathing room, constraining its ability to self-fund growth or return capital to shareholders
Matthews’s stock price of $22.56 implies a valuation ratio of 6.1x forward EV-to-EBITDA. If you’re considering MATW for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Matrix Service (MTRX)
Share Price: $12.28
Founded in Oklahoma, Matrix Service (NASDAQ: MTRX) provides engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance services primarily to the energy and industrial markets.
Why Are We Cautious About MTRX?
- Annual sales declines of 10.7% for the past five years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- Gross margin of 4.2% reflects its high production costs
- Issuance of new shares over the last five years caused its earnings per share to fall by 23.9% annually, even worse than its revenue declines
At $12.28 per share, Matrix Service trades at 16.3x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why MTRX doesn’t pass our bar.
One Stock Under $50 to Watch:
Match Group (MTCH)
Share Price: $31.31
Originally started as a dial-up service before widespread internet adoption, Match (NASDAQ: MTCH) was an early innovator in online dating and today has a portfolio of apps including Tinder, Hinge, Archer, and OkCupid.
Why Are We Positive On MTCH?
- 9.5% annual increases in its average revenue per user over the last two years show its platform is resonating with power users
- Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 28% exceeded its revenue gains over the last three years
- MTCH is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders
Match Group is trading at $31.31 per share, or 6.7x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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