The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead. They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.

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. That said, here is one stock under $50 with massive upside potential and two best left ignored.

Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:

Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV)

Share Price: $43.32

Spun off from Hilton Worldwide in 2017, Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE: HGV) is a global timeshare company that provides travel experiences for its customers through its timeshare resorts and club membership programs.

Why Does HGV Give Us Pause?

1. 11.2% annual revenue growth over the last two years was slower than its consumer discretionary peers
2. Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively
3. 15× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio makes lenders less willing to extend additional capital, potentially necessitating dilutive equity offerings

Hilton Grand Vacations is trading at $43.32 per share, or 11.7x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why HGV doesn’t pass our bar.

PROG (PRG)

Share Price: $32.86

Evolving from its origins as Aaron's, Inc. before rebranding in 2020, PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG) provides alternative payment solutions including lease-to-own options and second-look credit products for consumers who may not qualify for traditional financing.

Why Do We Avoid PRG?

1. Products and services are facing end-market challenges during this cycle, as seen in its flat sales over the last two years
2. Earnings per share fell by 2.2% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
3. Products and services are facing significant credit quality challenges during this cycle as tangible book value per share has declined by 13.2% annually over the last five years

At $32.86 per share, PROG trades at 10x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than PRG.

One Stock Under $50 to Buy:

GitLab (GTLB)

Share Price: $46.95

With its all-remote workforce pioneering a new approach to software development, GitLab (NASDAQ: GTLB) provides a single-application DevSecOps platform that helps development, operations, and security teams collaborate to build, secure, and deploy software faster.

Why Is GTLB a Top Pick?

1. ARR growth averaged 30.9% over the last year, showing customers are willing to take multi-year bets on its software
2. Software is difficult to replicate at scale and leads to a best-in-class gross margin of 88.5%
3. Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends

GitLab’s stock price of $46.95 implies a valuation ratio of 7.6x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

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