Stocks under $10 pique our interest because they have room to grow (as well as the most affordable option contract premiums). That doesn’t mean they’re bargains though, and we urge investors to be careful as many have risky business models.
The downside that can come from buying these securities is precisely why we started StockStory - to isolate the long-term winners from the losers so you can invest with confidence. That said, here are three stocks under $10 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
fuboTV (FUBO)
Share Price: $1.11
Originally launched as a soccer streaming platform, fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) is a video streaming service specializing in live sports, news, and entertainment content.
Why Do We Think FUBO Will Underperform?
- Forecasted revenue decline of 39.7% for the upcoming 12 months implies demand will fall off a cliff
- Historical operating margin losses point to an inefficient cost structure
- Negative free cash flow raises questions about the return timeline for its investments
fuboTV is trading at $1.11 per share, or 1.2x forward EV-to-EBITDA. If you’re considering FUBO for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Integra LifeSciences (IART)
Share Price: $9.42
Founded in 1989 as a pioneer in regenerative medicine technology, Integra LifeSciences (NASDAQ: IART) develops and manufactures medical technologies for neurosurgery, wound care, and surgical reconstruction, including regenerative tissue products and surgical instruments.
Why Is IART Risky?
- Core business is underperforming as its organic revenue has disappointed over the past two years, suggesting it might need acquisitions to stimulate growth
- Free cash flow margin shrank by 19 percentage points over the last five years, suggesting the company is consuming more capital to stay competitive
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 6× could force the company to raise capital at unfavorable terms if market conditions deteriorate
Integra LifeSciences’s stock price of $9.42 implies a valuation ratio of 3.8x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than IART.
Lumen (LUMN)
Share Price: $6.75
With approximately 350,000 route miles of fiber optic cable spanning North America and the Asia Pacific, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) operates a vast fiber optic network that provides communications, cloud connectivity, security, and IT solutions to businesses and consumers.
Why Should You Dump LUMN?
- Sales tumbled by 9.7% annually over the last five years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
- Sales were less profitable over the last five years as its earnings per share fell by 15.8% annually, worse than its revenue declines
- 10.5 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
At $6.75 per share, Lumen trades at 7.2x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with LUMN, check out our full research report (it’s free).
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