1 Stock Under $50 with Promising Prospects and 2 to Turn Down
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 is one stock under $50 with huge potential and two that may have trouble.
Share Price: $23.28
Aiming to simplify a once complicated process, EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) is an online insurance marketplace where consumers can compare and purchase various types of insurance from different providers
Why Does EVER Worry Us?
Annual revenue growth of 6.1% over the last three years was below our standards for the consumer internet sector
High marketing expenses suggest it needs to spend heavily on new customer acquisition to sustain momentum
At $23.28 per share, EverQuote trades at 13.4x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than EVER.
Share Price: $39.27
The prized possession of every mancave, La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) is a furniture company specializing in recliners, sofas, and seats.
Why Do We Steer Clear of LZB?
Annual revenue declines of 8% over the last two years indicate problems with its market positioning
Projected sales growth of 1.8% for the next 12 months suggests sluggish demand
Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up
La-Z-Boy's stock price of $39.27 implies a valuation ratio of 11.7x forward price-to-earnings. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including LZB in your portfolio, it's free.
Share Price: $14.96
Founded to protect a tree-lined two-lane road, Montrose (NYSE:MEG) provides air quality monitoring, environmental laboratory testing, compliance, and environmental consulting services.
Why Does MEG Stand Out?
Market share has increased this cycle as its 24.4% annual revenue growth over the last five years was exceptional
Offerings are difficult to replicate at scale and lead to a premier gross margin of 36.5%
Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 48.7% outpaced its revenue gains
Montrose is trading at $14.96 per share, or 18.1x forward price-to-earnings. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free.
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