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 is one stock under $50 with massive upside potential and two that may have trouble.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
Baxter (BAX)
Share Price: $20.40
With a history dating back to 1931 and products used in over 100 countries, Baxter International (NYSE: BAX) provides essential healthcare products including dialysis therapies, IV solutions, infusion systems, surgical products, and patient monitoring technologies to hospitals and clinics worldwide.
Why Do We Think BAX Will Underperform?
- Constant currency growth was below our standards over the past two years, suggesting it might need to invest in product improvements to get back on track
- Sales over the last five years were less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 4.3% annually while its revenue was flat
- Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively
At $20.40 per share, Baxter trades at 9.2x forward P/E. If you’re considering BAX for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)
Share Price: $37.29
Tracing its roots back to 1971 and still guided by founding family principles, First Interstate BancSystem (NASDAQ: FIBK) operates a network of community banks across 14 western and midwestern states, offering comprehensive banking services to individuals, businesses, and government entities.
Why Do We Avoid FIBK?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 4.3% annually over the last two years
- Estimated net interest income decline of 1.4% for the next 12 months implies a challenging demand environment
- Incremental sales over the last five years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 1.9% annually while its revenue grew
First Interstate BancSystem’s stock price of $37.29 implies a valuation ratio of 1.1x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than FIBK.
One Stock Under $50 to Buy:
Copart (CPRT)
Share Price: $41.08
Starting as a single salvage yard in California in 1982, Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT) operates an online auction platform that connects sellers of damaged and salvage vehicles with buyers ranging from dismantlers and rebuilders to used car dealers and exporters.
Why Is CPRT a Top Pick?
- Impressive 15.7% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Incremental sales over the last five years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 19.3% annually, topping its revenue gains
- Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends, and its recently improved profitability means it has even more resources to invest or distribute
Copart is trading at $41.08 per share, or 24x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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