Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks under $50 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
Energizer (ENR)
Share Price: $22.88
Masterminds behind the viral Energizer Bunny mascot, Energizer (NYSE: ENR) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of batteries.
Why Does ENR Fall Short?
- Core business is underperforming as its organic revenue has disappointed over the past two years, suggesting it might need acquisitions to stimulate growth
- Estimated sales growth of 1.4% for the next 12 months is soft and implies weaker demand
- Capital intensity has ramped up over the last year as its free cash flow margin decreased by 4.6 percentage points
Energizer is trading at $22.88 per share, or 6.4x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why ENR doesn’t pass our bar.
Rocket Lab (RKLB)
Share Price: $51.28
Becoming the first private company in the Southern Hemisphere to reach space, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) offers rockets designed for launching small satellites.
Why Is RKLB Not Exciting?
- Historically negative EPS is a worrisome sign for conservative investors and obscures its long-term earnings potential
- Negative free cash flow raises questions about the return timeline for its investments
- Unfavorable liquidity position could lead to additional equity financing that dilutes shareholders
At $51.28 per share, Rocket Lab trades at 41x forward price-to-sales. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than RKLB.
Veritex Holdings (VBTX)
Share Price: $32.15
Founded during the 2009 financial crisis when many banks were failing, Veritex Holdings (NASDAQGM:VBTX) operates Veritex Community Bank, providing commercial and retail banking services to small and medium-sized businesses and professionals in Texas.
Why Are We Wary of VBTX?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 1.1% annually over the last two years
- Estimated net interest income growth of 2.6% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its four-year trend
- Sales were less profitable over the last two years as its earnings per share fell by 12.8% annually, worse than its revenue declines
Veritex Holdings’s stock price of $32.15 implies a valuation ratio of 1.1x forward P/B. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including VBTX in your portfolio.
Stocks We Like More
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