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.
Scorpio Tankers (STNG)
Share Price: $46.79
Operating one of the youngest fleets in the industry, Scorpio Tankers (NYSE: STNG) is an international provider of marine transportation services, specializing in the shipment of refined petroleum.
Why Is STNG Not Exciting?
- Sales tumbled by 1.5% annually over the last five years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
- Number of total vessels has disappointed over the past two years, indicating weak demand for its offerings
- Earnings per share have dipped by 41.5% annually over the past two years, which is concerning because stock prices follow EPS over the long term
Scorpio Tankers’s stock price of $46.79 implies a valuation ratio of 7.6x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including STNG in your portfolio.
Kforce (KFRC)
Share Price: $32
With nearly 60 years of matching skilled professionals with the right opportunities, Kforce (NYSE: KFRC) is a professional staffing company that specializes in placing technology and finance experts with businesses on both temporary and permanent bases.
Why Do We Steer Clear of KFRC?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 9.2% annually over the last two years
- Performance over the past two years shows each sale was less profitable as its earnings per share dropped by 13.8% annually, worse than its revenue
- Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up
At $32 per share, Kforce trades at 13.2x forward P/E. If you’re considering KFRC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB)
Share Price: $33.61
Tracing its roots back to 1902 when it first opened its doors in Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares (NYSE: AUB) is a full-service regional bank providing commercial and retail banking, wealth management, and insurance services throughout Virginia and parts of Maryland and North Carolina.
Why Does AUB Fall Short?
- Net interest margin of 3.4% is well below other banks, signaling its loans aren’t very profitable
- Products and services are facing profitability challenges during this cycle, as seen in its flat tangible book value per share over the last five years
- Projected tangible book value per share growth of 6.5% for the next 12 months suggests sluggish capital generation
Atlantic Union Bankshares is trading at $33.61 per share, or 1x forward P/B. To fully understand why you should be careful with AUB, check out our full research report (it’s free).
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