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2 Stocks Under $50 for Long-Term Investors and 1 We Brush Off

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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.

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. Keeping that in mind, here are two stocks under $50 with huge potential and one that may have trouble.

One Stock Under $50 to Sell:

Interface (TILE)

Share Price: $20.67

Pioneering carbon-neutral flooring since its founding in 1973, Interface (NASDAQ: TILE) is a global manufacturer of modular carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and rubber flooring that specializes in carbon-neutral and sustainable flooring solutions.

Why Do We Avoid TILE?

  1. Products and services are facing end-market challenges during this cycle, as seen in its flat sales over the last five years
  2. Performance over the past five years shows each sale was less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 3.1% annually
  3. Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively

Interface is trading at $20.67 per share, or 7.5x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than TILE.

Two Stocks Under $50 to Watch:

Verra Mobility (VRRM)

Share Price: $24.18

Aiming to wrap technology and data around a historically manual and paper-based industry, Verra Mobility (NYSE: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology to address tolls and violations, title and registration services, as well as safety and traffic enforcement.

Why Do We Love VRRM?

  1. Impressive 13.8% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
  2. Offerings are difficult to replicate at scale and result in a best-in-class gross margin of 62.1%
  3. Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety

At $24.18 per share, Verra Mobility trades at 17.9x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

Astrana Health (ASTH)

Share Price: $22.70

Formerly known as Apollo Medical Holdings until early 2024, Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) operates a technology-powered healthcare platform that enables physicians to deliver coordinated care while successfully participating in value-based payment models.

Why Are We Positive On ASTH?

  1. Annual revenue growth of 35.9% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
  2. Revenue outlook for the upcoming 12 months is outstanding and shows it’s on track to gain market share
  3. Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 21.4% annually

Astrana Health’s stock price of $22.70 implies a valuation ratio of 5.5x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

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