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.
This is precisely where StockStory comes in - we do the heavy lifting to identify companies with solid fundamentals so you can invest with confidence. That said, here is one stock under $50 with massive upside potential and two that may have trouble.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
SolarEdge (SEDG)
Share Price: $38.02
Established in 2006, SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG) creates advanced systems to improve the efficiency of solar panels.
Why Do We Pass on SEDG?
- Annual sales declines of 4.1% for the past five years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- Cash-burning tendencies make us wonder if it can sustainably generate shareholder value
- Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value
At $38.02 per share, SolarEdge trades at 509.1x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with SEDG, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Seacoast Banking (SBCF)
Share Price: $33.76
Founded during the Florida land boom of 1926 and surviving the Great Depression, Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF) is a financial holding company that provides commercial and retail banking, wealth management, and mortgage services throughout Florida.
Why Do We Steer Clear of SBCF?
- Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 7.4% annual growth was below the typical banking company
- Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were less profitable, as its 2.7% annual earnings per share growth trailed its revenue gains
- Annual tangible book value per share declines of 1.3% for the past five years show its capital management struggled during this cycle
Seacoast Banking’s stock price of $33.76 implies a valuation ratio of 1.2x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than SBCF.
One Stock Under $50 to Buy:
Napco (NSSC)
Share Price: $45.86
Protecting everything from schools to government facilities since 1969, Napco Security Technologies (NASDAQ: NSSC) manufactures electronic security devices, access control systems, and communication services for intrusion and fire alarm systems.
Why Will NSSC Beat the Market?
- Annual revenue growth of 14% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- NSSC is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety
- Improving returns on capital reflect management’s ability to monetize investments
Napco is trading at $45.86 per share, or 29.6x 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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