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. That said, here is one stock under $50 that could 10x and two that could be down big.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
Seacoast Banking (SBCF)
Share Price: $31
Founded during the Florida land boom of 1926 and surviving the Great Depression, Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) is a financial holding company that provides commercial and retail banking, wealth management, and mortgage services throughout Florida.
Why Are We Hesitant About SBCF?
- Annual revenue growth of 1% over the last two years was below our standards for the banking sector
- Muted 2.8% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last five years shows its capital generation lagged behind its banking peers
- Projected tangible book value per share decline of 7% for the next 12 months points to tough credit quality challenges ahead
At $31 per share, Seacoast Banking trades at 1.1x forward P/B. If you’re considering SBCF for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
First Hawaiian Bank (FHB)
Share Price: $25.95
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 Worry Us?
- Annual net interest income growth of 4% over the last five years was below our standards for the banking sector
- Inferior net interest margin of 3% means it must compensate for lower profitability through increased loan originations
- Products and services are facing profitability challenges during this cycle, as seen in its flat tangible book value per share over the last five years
First Hawaiian Bank is trading at $25.95 per share, or 1.2x forward P/B. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including FHB in your portfolio.
One Stock Under $50 to Watch:
IMAX (IMAX)
Share Price: $28.56
Originally developed for World Expo '67 in Montreal as an innovative projection system, IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) provides proprietary large-format cinema technology and systems that deliver immersive movie experiences with enhanced image quality and sound.
Why Are We Fans of IMAX?
- Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 34.3% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance
- Free cash flow margin jumped by 26.4 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends
- Returns on capital are increasing as management’s prior bets are starting to bear fruit
IMAX’s stock price of $28.56 implies a valuation ratio of 22.2x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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