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.
These dynamics can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you separate the good companies from the bad. That said, here are two stocks under $50 that could 10x and one that could be down big.
One Stock Under $50 to Sell:
Regions Financial (RF)
Share Price: $26.22
Tracing its roots back to 1971 and operating in a region known as the "heart of Dixie," Regions Financial (NYSE: RF) is a financial holding company that provides banking services, wealth management, and specialty financial solutions across the South, Midwest, and Texas.
Why Does RF Give Us Pause?
- Annual net interest income growth of 5.2% over the last five years was below our standards for the banking sector
- Estimated net interest income growth of 2.8% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its five-year trend
- Net interest margin shrank by 36 basis points (100 basis points = 1 percentage point) over the last two years, suggesting the profitability of its loan book is decreasing or the market is becoming more competitive
Regions Financial’s stock price of $26.22 implies a valuation ratio of 1.3x forward P/B. If you’re considering RF for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Watch:
Distribution Solutions (DSGR)
Share Price: $32.74
Founded in 1952, Distribution Solutions (NASDAQ: DSGR) provides supply chain solutions and distributes industrial, safety, and maintenance products to various industries.
Why Could DSGR Be a Winner?
- Impressive 17.3% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Sound unit economics and 33.7% gross margin allow for higher marketing and R&D budgets versus competitors
- Earnings per share grew by 22.6% annually over the last two years and trumped its peers
At $32.74 per share, Distribution Solutions trades at 22.6x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Bloom Energy (BE)
Share Price: $44.92
Working in stealth mode for eight years, Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) designs, manufactures, and markets solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation.
Why Are We Backing BE?
- Annual revenue growth of 15.8% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Free cash flow profile has moved into positive territory over the last five years, indicating the company has achieved financial self-sustainability
- Returns on capital are increasing as management’s prior bets are starting to bear fruit
Bloom Energy is trading at $44.92 per share, or 75.4x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
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