Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks. But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
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 three stocks under $50 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
Caesars Entertainment (CZR)
Share Price: $25.80
Formerly Eldorado Resorts, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) is a global gaming and hospitality company operating numerous casinos, hotels, and resort properties.
Why Is CZR Not Exciting?
- Products and services fail to spark excitement with consumers, as seen in its flat sales over the last two years
- Earnings per share fell by 5.4% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 6× increases the risk of forced asset sales or dilutive financing if operational performance weakens
Caesars Entertainment is trading at $25.80 per share, or 31.6x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than CZR.
Wolverine Worldwide (WWW)
Share Price: $27.91
Founded in 1883, Wolverine Worldwide (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear company with a diverse portfolio of brands including Merrell, Hush Puppies, and Saucony.
Why Is WWW Risky?
- Annual sales declines of 1.6% for the past five years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market
- Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last five years, showing each sale was less profitable
- Negative returns on capital show management lost money while trying to expand the business, and its decreasing returns suggest its historical profit centers are aging
Wolverine Worldwide’s stock price of $27.91 implies a valuation ratio of 22.1x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with WWW, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX)
Share Price: $39.13
Covering 1.6 billion loaded miles in 2023 alone, Knight-Swift Transportation (NYSE: KNX) offers less-than-truckload and full truckload delivery services.
Why Do We Pass on KNX?
- Annual revenue growth of 4.3% over the last two years was below our standards for the industrials sector
- 9.1 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position
- Diminishing returns on capital from an already low starting point show that neither management’s prior nor current bets are going as planned
At $39.13 per share, Knight-Swift Transportation trades at 21.4x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including KNX in your portfolio.
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