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.
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 with massive upside potential and two best left ignored.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
Manitowoc (MTW)
Share Price: $9.90
Contracted by the United States Navy during WWII, Manitowoc (NYSE: MTW) provides cranes and lifting equipment.
Why Do We Pass on MTW?
- Demand cratered as it couldn’t win new orders over the past two years, leading to an average 15.3% decline in its backlog
- Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 17.6% annually
- Free cash flow margin dropped by 6.7 percentage points over the last five years, implying the company became more capital intensive as competition picked up
Manitowoc is trading at $9.90 per share, or 20.3x forward P/E. If you’re considering MTW for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Genpact (G)
Share Price: $45.34
Originally spun off from General Electric in 2005 to provide business process services, Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services firm that helps businesses transform their operations through digital technology, AI, and data analytics solutions.
Why Is G Not Exciting?
- Demand will likely be soft over the next 12 months as Wall Street’s estimates imply tepid growth of 4.8%
- Capital intensity has ramped up over the last five years as its free cash flow margin decreased by 3.9 percentage points
At $45.34 per share, Genpact trades at 12.5x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why G doesn’t pass our bar.
One Stock Under $50 to Buy:
Remitly (RELY)
Share Price: $18.70
With Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as an early investor, Remitly (NASDAQ: RELY) is an online platform that enables consumers to safely and quickly send money globally.
Why Is RELY a Good Business?
- Active Customers have increased by an average of 34.5% annually, giving it the potential for margin-accretive growth if it can develop valuable complementary products and features
- Additional sales over the last three years increased its profitability as the 76.4% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
- Free cash flow margin jumped by 33.7 percentage points over the last few years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends
Remitly’s stock price of $18.70 implies a valuation ratio of 17.2x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
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