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.
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 are two stocks under $50 with massive upside potential and one that may have trouble.
One Stock Under $50 to Sell:
Bandwidth (BAND)
Share Price: $13.53
Powering communications for tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Zoom, Bandwidth (NASDAQ: BAND) provides cloud-based communications software and APIs that enable businesses to embed voice, messaging, and emergency services into their applications and platforms.
Why Does BAND Worry Us?
- Annual revenue growth of 12.9% over the last two years was below our standards for the software sector
- Gross margin of 38.8% reflects its high servicing costs
- Operating profits increased over the last year as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient
Bandwidth’s stock price of $13.53 implies a valuation ratio of 0.5x forward price-to-sales. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than BAND.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Watch:
LSI (LYTS)
Share Price: $19.89
Enhancing commercial environments, LSI (NASDAQ: LYTS) provides lighting and display solutions for businesses and retailers.
Why Are We Fans of LYTS?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 15.6% annual revenue growth over the last five years was exceptional
- Operating profits and efficiency rose over the last five years as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage
- Earnings per share grew by 50.7% annually over the last five years, massively outpacing its peers
At $19.89 per share, LSI trades at 15.6x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
NCR Atleos (NATL)
Share Price: $40.73
Spun off from NCR Voyix in 2023 to focus exclusively on self-service banking technology, NCR Atleos (NYSE: NATL) provides self-directed banking solutions including ATM and interactive teller machine technology, software, services, and a surcharge-free ATM network for financial institutions and retailers.
Why Is NATL a Good Business?
- Incremental sales over the last two years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 82% annually, topping its revenue gains
NCR Atleos is trading at $40.73 per share, or 8.5x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
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