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.
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 are two stocks under $50 that could 10x and one that may have trouble.
One Stock Under $50 to Sell:
F.N.B. Corporation (FNB)
Share Price: $15.60
Tracing its roots back to 1864 during the Civil War era, F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE:FNB) is a diversified financial services holding company that provides banking, wealth management, and insurance services to consumers and businesses across seven states and Washington, D.C.
Why Are We Hesitant About FNB?
- Sales were flat over the last two years, indicating it’s failed to expand this cycle
- Concessions to defend its market share have ramped up over the last two years as its net interest margin decreased by 24 basis points (100 basis points = 1 percentage point)
- Performance over the past two years shows each sale was less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 5% annually
F.N.B. Corporation’s stock price of $15.60 implies a valuation ratio of 0.8x forward P/B. To fully understand why you should be careful with FNB, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
Two Stocks Under $50 to Watch:
CECO Environmental (CECO)
Share Price: $46
With roots dating back to 1869 and a focus on creating cleaner industrial operations, CECO Environmental (NASDAQ:CECO) provides technology and expertise that helps industrial companies reduce emissions, treat water, and improve energy efficiency across various sectors.
Why Should You Buy CECO?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 19% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Revenue outlook for the upcoming 12 months is outstanding and shows it’s on track to gain market share
- Adjusted operating profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient
At $46 per share, CECO Environmental trades at 34.3x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Bank OZK (OZK)
Share Price: $45.26
Founded in 1903 and rebranded from Bank of the Ozarks in 2018, Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) is a commercial bank that specializes in real estate lending while offering a full range of banking services to individuals and businesses.
Why Do We Like OZK?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 12.6% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was exceptional
- Earnings per share grew by 7.8% annually over the last two years, massively outpacing its peers
- Balance sheet strength has increased this cycle as its 10.5% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last five years was exceptional
Bank OZK is trading at $45.26 per share, or 0.9x forward P/B. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Stocks We Like Even More
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