2 Stocks Under $50 on Our Watchlist and 1 We Avoid

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.

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. That said, here are two stocks under $50 that could 10x and one that could be down big.

One Stock Under $50 to Sell:

HP (HPQ)

Share Price: $23.45

Born from the legendary Silicon Valley garage startup founded by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in 1939, HP (NYSE:HPQ) designs and sells personal computers, printers, and related technology products and services to consumers, businesses, and enterprises worldwide.

Why Do We Steer Clear of HPQ?

1. Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 1.2% annually over the last five years
2. Demand will likely fall over the next 12 months as Wall Street expects flat revenue
3. Earnings per share were flat over the last two years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were less profitable

At $23.45 per share, HP trades at 8.6x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why HPQ doesn’t pass our bar.

Two Stocks Under $50 to Watch:

Toast (TOST)

Share Price: $24.80

Born from the frustrations of three friends waiting too long for their restaurant bill, Toast (NYSE:TOST) provides a cloud-based digital technology platform with software, payment processing, and hardware solutions built specifically for restaurants.

Why Do We Like TOST?

1. ARR growth averaged 28% over the last year, showing customers are willing to take multi-year bets on its software
2. Estimated revenue growth of 19.9% for the next 12 months implies its momentum over the last two years will continue

Toast is trading at $24.80 per share, or 1.9x forward price-to-sales. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

CBIZ (CBZ)

Share Price: $31.10

With over 120 offices across 33 states and a team of more than 6,700 professionals, CBIZ (NYSE:CBZ) provides accounting, tax, benefits, insurance brokerage, and advisory services to help small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations.

Why Should You Buy CBZ?

1. Impressive 30.3% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
2. Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 22.9% annually
3. Free cash flow margin of 7% over the last five years means it can fund investments internally, mitigating its dependence on capital markets, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety

CBIZ’s stock price of $31.10 implies a valuation ratio of 7.4x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

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