3 Stocks Under $10 with Warning Signs

Stocks under $10 pique our interest because they have room to grow (as well as the most affordable option contract premiums). That doesn’t mean they’re bargains though, and we urge investors to be careful as many have risky business models.

The bad behavior exhibited by lower-quality companies in this space can spook even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to separate the good from the bad. That said, here are three stocks under $10 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.

ACV Auctions (ACVA)

Share Price: $7.64

Founded in 2014, ACV Auctions (NYSE:ACVA) is an online auction marketplace for car dealers and wholesalers to buy and sell used cars.

Why Are We Cautious About ACVA?

1. Gross margin of 27.3% reflects its high servicing costs
2. High marketing expenses suggest it needs to spend heavily on new customer acquisition to sustain momentum

ACV Auctions is trading at $7.64 per share, or 15.1x forward EV/EBITDA. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why ACVA doesn’t pass our bar.

PlayStudios (MYPS)

Share Price: $0.66

Founded by a team of former gaming industry executives, PlayStudios (NASDAQ:MYPS) offers free-to-play digital casino games.

Why Should You Dump MYPS?

1. Annual revenue declines of 4.2% over the last five years indicate problems with its market positioning
2. Poor free cash flow margin of 13.3% for the last two years limits its freedom to invest in growth initiatives, execute share buybacks, or pay dividends
3. Improving returns on capital suggest management is identifying more profitable investments

At $0.66 per share, PlayStudios trades at 0.4x forward price-to-sales. If you’re considering MYPS for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Funko (FNKO)

Share Price: $6.02

Boasting partnerships with media franchises like Marvel and One Piece, Funko (NASDAQ:FNKO) is a company specializing in creating and distributing licensed pop culture collectibles.

Why Do We Think FNKO Will Underperform?

1. Lackluster 5.4% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates the company is losing ground to competitors
2. Lacking free cash flow generation means it has few chances to reinvest for growth, repurchase shares, or distribute capital
3. Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value

Funko’s stock price of $6.02 implies a valuation ratio of 232.4x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than FNKO.

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