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.
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. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock under $50 that could 10x and two that may have trouble.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
Carter's (CRI)
Share Price: $32.70
Rumored to sell more than 10 products for every child born in the United States, Carter's (NYSE: CRI) is an American designer and marketer of children's apparel.
Why Should You Sell CRI?
- Lagging same-store sales over the past two years suggest it might have to change its pricing and marketing strategy to stimulate demand
- Poor free cash flow margin of 6.5% for the last two years limits its freedom to invest in growth initiatives, execute share buybacks, or pay dividends
- Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results
At $32.70 per share, Carter's trades at 13.4x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than CRI.
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HY)
Share Price: $31.20
Playing a significant role in the development of the hydraulic lift truck, Hyster-Yale (NYSE: HY) designs, manufactures, and sells materials handling equipment to various sectors.
Why Do We Steer Clear of HY?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 2% annually over the last two years
- Sales are projected to tank by 6.4% over the next 12 months as its demand continues evaporating
- Revenue growth over the past five years was nullified by the company’s new share issuances as its earnings per share fell by 2.6% annually
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling’s stock price of $31.20 implies a valuation ratio of 13.2x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with HY, check out our full research report (it’s free).
One Stock Under $50 to Buy:
Super Micro (SMCI)
Share Price: $31.16
Founded in Silicon Valley in 1993 and known for its modular "building block" approach to server design, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) designs and manufactures high-performance, energy-efficient server and storage systems for data centers, cloud computing, AI, and edge computing applications.
Why Is SMCI a Top Pick?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 68.8% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Massive revenue base of $21.05 billion makes it a well-known name that influences purchasing decisions
- Free cash flow flipped to positive over the last five years, showing the company is at an important crossroads
Super Micro is trading at $31.16 per share, or 13.8x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
