Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. That said, here are three stocks under $50 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
Viatris (VTRS)
Share Price: $10.28
Created through the 2020 merger of Mylan and Pfizer's Upjohn division, Viatris (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a healthcare company that develops, manufactures, and distributes branded and generic medicines across more than 165 countries worldwide.
Why Do We Think VTRS Will Underperform?
- Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 4.9% annually over the last two years
- Revenue growth over the past five years was nullified by the company’s new share issuances as its earnings per share fell by 12% annually
- Push for growth has led to negative returns on capital, signaling value destruction, and its decreasing returns suggest its historical profit centers are aging
Viatris is trading at $10.28 per share, or 4.4x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including VTRS in your portfolio.
ASGN (ASGN)
Share Price: $44.76
Evolving from its roots in IT staffing to become a high-end technology consulting powerhouse, ASGN (NYSE: ASGN) provides specialized IT consulting services and staffing solutions to Fortune 1000 companies and U.S. federal government agencies.
Why Are We Out on ASGN?
- Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 6.2% annually over the last two years
- Estimated sales for the next 12 months are flat and imply a softer demand environment
- Earnings per share were flat over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were less profitable
At $44.76 per share, ASGN trades at 9.4x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why ASGN doesn’t pass our bar.
First Hawaiian Bank (FHB)
Share Price: $24.53
Dating back to 1858 as Hawaii's oldest bank with deep roots in the Pacific island communities, First Hawaiian (NASDAQ: FHB) operates a full-service community bank providing deposit accounts, commercial and consumer loans, credit cards, and wealth management services across Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan.
Why Does FHB Fall Short?
- Muted 4.3% annual net interest income growth over the last five years shows its demand lagged behind its banking peers
- Inferior net interest margin of 3% means it must compensate for lower profitability through increased loan originations
- Tangible book value per share was flat over the last five years, indicating it’s failed to build equity value this cycle
First Hawaiian Bank’s stock price of $24.53 implies a valuation ratio of 1.1x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than FHB.
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