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.
Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. That said, here are three stocks under $50 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
Tenable (TENB)
Share Price: $29.99
Starting with the widely-used Nessus vulnerability scanner first released in 1998, Tenable (NASDAQ: TENB) provides exposure management solutions that help organizations identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity vulnerabilities across their IT infrastructure and cloud environments.
Why Are We Hesitant About TENB?
- Average billings growth of 10.5% over the last year was subpar, suggesting it struggled to push its software and might have to lower prices to stimulate demand
- Estimated sales growth of 7.5% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its two-year trend
- Operating margin improvement of 3.2 percentage points over the last year demonstrates its ability to scale efficiently
Tenable’s stock price of $29.99 implies a valuation ratio of 3.5x forward price-to-sales. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why TENB doesn’t pass our bar.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH)
Share Price: $26.58
Founded in 1996 and known for its expertise in complex drug formulations, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AMPH) develops and manufactures technically challenging injectable and inhalation medications, including both generic and proprietary pharmaceutical products.
Why Does AMPH Fall Short?
- Modest revenue base of $722.7 million gives it less fixed cost leverage and fewer distribution channels than larger companies
- Sales are projected to remain flat over the next 12 months as demand decelerates from its two-year trend
At $26.58 per share, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals trades at 8.1x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with AMPH, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
Ibotta (IBTA)
Share Price: $29.38
Originally launched as a way to make grocery shopping more rewarding for budget-conscious consumers, Ibotta (NYSE: IBTA) is a mobile shopping app that allows consumers to earn cash back on everyday purchases by completing tasks and submitting receipts.
Why Is IBTA Not Exciting?
- Subscale operations are evident in its revenue base of $367.6 million, meaning it has fewer distribution channels than its larger rivals
- Forecasted revenue decline of 10.1% for the upcoming 12 months implies demand will fall off a cliff
Ibotta is trading at $29.38 per share, or 7.6x forward EV-to-EBITDA. If you’re considering IBTA for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
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