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.

Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks under $50 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.

Ally Financial (ALLY)

Share Price: $43.30

Born from the former GMAC (General Motors Acceptance Corporation) and rebranded in 2010, Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) operates a digital-first bank offering auto financing, insurance, mortgage lending, and investment services to consumers and commercial clients.

Why Do We Think ALLY Will Underperform?

1. Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 3.8% annually over the last two years
2. Sales were less profitable over the last two years as its earnings per share fell by 8.9% annually, worse than its revenue declines
3. Capital trends were unexciting over the last five years as its 1.7% annual tangible book value per share growth was below the typical financials firm

Ally Financial’s stock price of $43.30 implies a valuation ratio of 9.5x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including ALLY in your portfolio.

Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM)

Share Price: $30.77

With roots dating back to 1910 and a name that evokes the historic "dime savings banks" of America's past, Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) is a New York-based bank holding company that provides commercial banking and financial services to businesses and consumers throughout Greater Long Island.

Why Do We Think Twice About DCOM?

1. Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 5.5% annually over the last two years
2. Weak unit economics are reflected in its net interest margin of 2.6%, one of the worst among bank companies
3. Performance over the past two years shows each sale was less profitable as its earnings per share dropped by 26.7% annually, worse than its revenue

Dime Community Bancshares is trading at $30.77 per share, or 1x forward P/B. If you’re considering DCOM for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Northwest Bancshares (NWBI)

Share Price: $12.31

Founded in 1896 and operating across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana, Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ: NWBI) is a bank holding company that operates Northwest Bank, providing personal and business banking, investment management, and trust services.

Why Are We Wary of NWBI?

1. Muted 5.9% annual net interest income growth over the last five years shows its demand lagged behind its banking peers
2. Capital trends were unexciting over the last five years as its 2.3% annual tangible book value per share growth was below the typical banking firm
3. Estimated tangible book value per share decline of 4.2% for the next 12 months implies a challenging profitability environment

At $12.31 per share, Northwest Bancshares trades at 1x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than NWBI.

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