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. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock under $50 that could 10x and two that could be down big.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
RXO (RXO)
Share Price: $18.75
With access to millions of trucks, RXO (NYSE: RXO) offers full-truckload, less-than-truckload, and last-mile deliveries.
Why Are We Wary of RXO?
- Expenses have increased as a percentage of revenue over the last five years as its operating margin fell by 5.4 percentage points
- Incremental sales over the last two years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 61.7% annually while its revenue grew
- ROIC of -0.5% reflects management’s challenges in identifying attractive investment opportunities
RXO is trading at $18.75 per share, or 78.2x forward P/E. If you’re considering RXO for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
IMAX (IMAX)
Share Price: $32.90
Originally developed for World Expo '67 in Montreal as an innovative projection system, IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) provides proprietary large-format cinema technology and systems that deliver immersive movie experiences with enhanced image quality and sound.
Why Do We Think Twice About IMAX?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 1.2% annually over the last two years
- Smaller revenue base of $377.7 million means it hasn’t achieved the economies of scale that some industry juggernauts enjoy
- Below-average returns on capital indicate management struggled to find compelling investment opportunities
At $32.90 per share, IMAX trades at 22.3x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with IMAX, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
One Stock Under $50 to Watch:
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)
Share Price: $23.58
Tracing its roots back to 1863 during the Civil War era, First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) is a bank holding company that provides commercial banking, lending, deposit services, and wealth management to individuals and businesses.
Why Does FFBC Stand Out?
- Market share is on track to rise over the next 12 months as its 19.7% projected net interest income growth implies demand will accelerate from its five-year trend
- Share repurchases over the last five years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 11.2% to outpace its revenue gains
- Balance sheet strength has increased this cycle as its 20.9% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last two years was exceptional
First Financial Bancorp’s stock price of $23.58 implies a valuation ratio of 0.9x forward P/B. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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