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 are three stocks under $50 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
Comcast (CMCSA)
Share Price: $31.05
Formerly known as American Cable Systems, Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is a multinational telecommunications company offering a wide range of services.
Why Should You Dump CMCSA?
- Performance surrounding its domestic broadband customers has lagged its peers
- Anticipated sales growth of 2% for the next year implies demand will be shaky
- ROIC of 8.6% reflects management’s challenges in identifying attractive investment opportunities
At $31.05 per share, Comcast trades at 6.9x forward P/E. If you’re considering CMCSA for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Interpublic Group (IPG)
Share Price: $26.70
With a history dating back to 1902 and roots in the McCann-Erickson agency, Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) is a marketing and communications holding company that owns agencies specializing in advertising, media buying, public relations, and digital marketing services.
Why Do We Steer Clear of IPG?
- Core business is underperforming as its organic revenue has disappointed over the past two years, suggesting it might need acquisitions to stimulate growth
- Sales are projected to be flat over the next 12 months and imply weak demand
- Free cash flow margin shrank by 17.1 percentage points over the last five years, suggesting the company is consuming more capital to stay competitive
Interpublic Group’s stock price of $26.70 implies a valuation ratio of 9.6x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including IPG in your portfolio.
Brookline Bancorp (BRKL)
Share Price: $11.05
Founded in 1871 and operating through three subsidiary banks across three states, Brookline Bancorp (NASDAQ: BRKL) is a multi-bank holding company that provides commercial, business, and retail banking services to small and mid-sized businesses and individuals in New England and New York.
Why Is BRKL Not Exciting?
- 6.7% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was slower than its banking peers
- Net interest margin dropped by 27 basis points (100 basis points = 1 percentage point) over the last two years, implying the firm’s loan book profitability fell as competitors entered the market
- Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 10.9% annually
Brookline Bancorp is trading at $11.05 per share, or 2.9x trailing 12-month price-to-sales. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why BRKL doesn’t pass our bar.
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