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 could be down big.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
MillerKnoll (MLKN)
Share Price: $22
Created through the 2021 merger of industry icons Herman Miller and Knoll, MillerKnoll (NASDAQ: MLKN) designs, manufactures, and distributes interior furnishings for offices, healthcare facilities, educational settings, and homes worldwide.
Why Does MLKN Fall Short?
- Products and services are facing end-market challenges during this cycle, as seen in its flat sales over the last two years
- Issuance of new shares over the last five years caused its earnings per share to fall by 8.4% annually while its revenue grew
- Ability to fund investments or reward shareholders with increased buybacks or dividends is restricted by its weak free cash flow margin of 2.7% for the last five years
MillerKnoll’s stock price of $22 implies a valuation ratio of 10.3x forward P/E. If you’re considering MLKN for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Hercules Capital (HTGC)
Share Price: $16.06
Named after the mythological hero known for his strength, Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) is a business development company that provides debt financing to venture capital-backed and growth-stage technology and life sciences companies.
Why Is HTGC Risky?
- Incremental sales over the last two years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 4.2% annually while its revenue grew
Hercules Capital is trading at $16.06 per share, or 8.2x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including HTGC in your portfolio.
One Stock Under $50 to Watch:
KBR (KBR)
Share Price: $42.15
Known for projects like the construction of Guantanamo Bay, KBR provides professional services and technologies, specializing in engineering, construction, and government services sectors.
Why Could KBR Be a Winner?
- Operating margin expanded by 6.6 percentage points over the last five years as it scaled and became more efficient
- Share repurchases over the last five years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 17.9% to outpace its revenue gains
- Returns on capital are growing as management capitalizes on its market opportunities
At $42.15 per share, KBR trades at 10.5x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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