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. Keeping that in mind, here are two stocks under $50 that could 10x and one that could be down big.
One Stock Under $50 to Sell:
Byline Bancorp (BY)
Share Price: $30.93
Ranking as the fifth most active Small Business Administration lender in the country, Byline Bancorp (NYSE: BY) is a Chicago-based bank that provides banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, commercial real estate developers, and consumers.
Why Does BY Give Us Pause?
- Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 7.7% annual growth was below the typical banking company
- 21.3 basis point (100 basis points = 1 percentage point) decline in its net interest margin over the last two years reflects the firm’s willingness to accept lower profitability to defend its market position
- Annual earnings per share growth of 2.3% underperformed its revenue over the last two years, showing its incremental sales were less profitable
Byline Bancorp’s stock price of $30.93 implies a valuation ratio of 1.1x forward P/B. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including BY in your portfolio.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Watch:
Trupanion (TRUP)
Share Price: $38.71
Born from a vision to help pet owners avoid economic euthanasia when faced with expensive veterinary bills, Trupanion (NASDAQ: TRUP) provides medical insurance for cats and dogs through data-driven, vertically-integrated products priced specifically for each pet's unique characteristics.
Why Does TRUP Catch Our Eye?
- Annual revenue growth of 24.7% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 208% outpaced its revenue gains
- Annual book value per share growth of 16% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting strong capital accumulation this cycle
At $38.71 per share, Trupanion trades at 4.4x forward P/B. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Old National Bank (ONB)
Share Price: $23.10
Tracing its roots back to 1834 when Andrew Jackson was president, Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ: ONB) is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer loans, deposit services, wealth management, and treasury solutions primarily throughout the Midwest region.
Why Are We Fans of ONB?
- Annual net interest income growth of 26.2% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Net interest income outlook for the upcoming 12 months is outstanding and shows it’s on track to gain market share
- Productivity and efficiency ratio profits are expected to increase next year as some fixed cost leverage kicks in
Old National Bank is trading at $23.10 per share, or 1.1x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
The market’s up big this year - but there’s a catch. Just 4 stocks account for half the S&P 500’s entire gain. That kind of concentration makes investors nervous, and for good reason. While everyone piles into the same crowded names, smart investors are hunting quality where no one’s looking - and paying a fraction of the price. Check out the high-quality names we’ve flagged in our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).
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