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.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH)
Share Price: $22.37
With amenities like a full go-kart race track built into its ships, Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH) is a premier global cruise company.
Why Should You Dump NCLH?
- Number of passenger cruise days has disappointed over the past two years, indicating weak demand for its offerings
- Cash-burning history makes us doubt the long-term viability of its business model
- Unfavorable liquidity position could lead to additional equity financing that dilutes shareholders
At $22.37 per share, Norwegian Cruise Line trades at 8.9x forward P/E. If you’re considering NCLH for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Array (ARRY)
Share Price: $10.01
Going public in October 2020, Array (NASDAQ: ARRY) is a global manufacturer of ground-mounting tracking systems for utility and distributed generation solar energy projects.
Why Do We Steer Clear of ARRY?
- Sales tumbled by 9.8% annually over the last two years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
- Earnings per share have dipped by 9.7% annually over the past two years, which is concerning because stock prices follow EPS over the long term
- Diminishing returns on capital from an already low starting point show that neither management’s prior nor current bets are going as planned
Array’s stock price of $10.01 implies a valuation ratio of 13.7x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including ARRY in your portfolio.
Orion (ORN)
Share Price: $9.94
Established in 1994, Orion (NYSE: ORN) provides construction services for marine infrastructure and industrial projects.
Why Do We Avoid ORN?
- Sales pipeline suggests its future revenue growth won’t meet our standards as its backlog averaged 1.7% declines over the past two years
- Earnings per share fell by 3.8% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew, partly because it diluted shareholders
- Ability to fund investments or reward shareholders with increased buybacks or dividends is restricted by its weak free cash flow margin of -0.7% for the last five years
Orion is trading at $9.94 per share, or 40.9x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why ORN doesn’t pass our bar.
Stocks We Like More
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