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.

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.

Select Medical (SEM)

Share Price: $15.48

With a nationwide network spanning 46 states and over 2,700 healthcare facilities, Select Medical (NYSE: SEM) operates critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers across the United States.

Why Do We Pass on SEM?

1. Declining admissions over the past two years suggest it might have to lower prices to accelerate growth
2. Sales over the last five years were less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 11% annually while its revenue was flat
3. Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up

Select Medical’s stock price of $15.48 implies a valuation ratio of 12.6x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than SEM.

Hope Bancorp (HOPE)

Share Price: $12.57

With roots in serving Korean-American communities and now expanded to a multi-ethnic clientele across 12 states, Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOPE) operates Bank of Hope, providing commercial and retail banking services with a focus on serving multi-ethnic communities across the United States.

Why Should You Sell HOPE?

1. Net interest income stagnated over the last five years and signal the need for new growth strategies
2. Flat earnings per share over the last five years underperformed the sector average
3. Flat tangible book value per share over the last two years suggest it must find different ways to enhance shareholder value during this cycle

Hope Bancorp is trading at $12.57 per share, or 0.7x forward P/B. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why HOPE doesn’t pass our bar.

Hamilton Insurance Group (HG)

Share Price: $29.45

Founded in 2013 and operating through three distinct underwriting platforms across four countries, Hamilton Insurance Group (NYSE: HG) operates global specialty insurance and reinsurance platforms across Lloyd's, Ireland, Bermuda, and the United States.

Why Does HG Worry Us?

1. Sales are projected to tank by 2% over the next 12 months as demand evaporates
2. Day-to-day expenses have swelled relative to revenue over the last two years as its combined ratio increased by 5.9 percentage points
3. Falling earnings per share over the last one years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term

At $29.45 per share, Hamilton Insurance Group trades at 1x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than HG.

Stocks We Like More

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