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.
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 are three stocks under $50 to avoid and some other investments you should consider instead.
Share Price: $12.16
Born out of a failed voice recognition startup by founder Spenser Skates, Amplitude (NASDAQ:AMPL) is data analytics software helping companies improve and optimize their digital products.
Why Does AMPL Worry Us?
Amplitude is trading at $12.16 per share, or 4.7x forward price-to-sales. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than AMPL.
Share Price: $23.99
Emerging from Vishay Intertechnology in 2010, Vishay Precision (NYSE:VPG) operates as a global provider of precision measurement and sensing technologies.
Why Do We Avoid VPG?
Vishay Precision’s stock price of $23.99 implies a valuation ratio of 21.2x forward price-to-earnings. To fully understand why you should be careful with VPG, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Share Price: $28.51
Founded in 1960, Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) specializes in the development and production of protective and food packaging solutions, serving a variety of industries.
Why Do We Pass on SEE?
At $28.51 per share, Sealed Air trades at 9.6x forward price-to-earnings. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why SEE doesn’t pass our bar.
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