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 huge potential and two that may have trouble.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
Asana (ASAN)
Share Price: $16.55
Founded in 2008 by Facebook’s co-founder Dustin Moskovitz, Asana (NYSE:ASAN) is a cloud-based project management software, where you can plan and assign tasks to employees and monitor and discuss progress of work.
Why Are We Hesitant About ASAN?
- Offerings struggled to generate meaningful interest as its average billings growth of 9.4% over the last year did not impress
- Customers have churned over the last year due to the commoditized nature of its software, as reflected in its 97.5% net revenue retention rate
- Operating losses show it sacrificed profitability while scaling the business
Asana is trading at $16.55 per share, or 4.8x forward price-to-sales. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than ASAN.
The Pennant Group (PNTG)
Share Price: $25.62
Spun off from The Ensign Group in 2019 to focus on non-skilled nursing healthcare services, Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) operates home health, hospice, and senior living facilities across 13 western and midwestern states, serving patients of all ages including seniors.
Why Does PNTG Worry Us?
- Revenue base of $695.2 million puts it at a disadvantage compared to larger competitors exhibiting economies of scale
- 3.6 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position
- Below-average returns on capital indicate management struggled to find compelling investment opportunities
The Pennant Group’s stock price of $25.62 implies a valuation ratio of 23.5x forward price-to-earnings. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including PNTG in your portfolio.
One Stock Under $50 to Watch:
United Parks & Resorts (PRKS)
Share Price: $43.65
Parent company of SeaWorld and home of the world-famous Shamu, United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) is a theme park chain featuring marine life, live entertainment, roller coasters, and waterparks.
Why Are We Positive On PRKS?
- Healthy operating margin of 26.7% shows it’s a well-run company with efficient processes
- Performance over the past five years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
- Returns on capital are climbing as management makes more lucrative bets
At $43.65 per share, United Parks & Resorts trades at 8.9x forward price-to-earnings. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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