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.
Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. That said, here is one stock under $50 that could 10x and two that could be down big.
Two IndustrialsStocks Under $50 to Sell:
Mueller Water Products (MWA)
Share Price: $24.16
As one of the oldest companies in the water infrastructure industry, Mueller (NYSE: MWA) is a provider of water infrastructure products and flow control systems for various sectors.
Why Is MWA Not Exciting?
- Annual revenue growth of 2.3% over the last two years was below our standards for the industrials sector
- Organic revenue growth fell short of our benchmarks over the past two years and implies it may need to improve its products, pricing, or go-to-market strategy
- Projected sales growth of 4.1% for the next 12 months suggests sluggish demand
Mueller Water Products is trading at $24.16 per share, or 19.1x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including MWA in your portfolio.
Shyft (SHYF)
Share Price: $12.63
Notably receiving an order from FedEx for electric vehicles, Shyft (NASDAQ: SHYF) offers specialty vehicles and truck bodies for various industries.
Why Should You Dump SHYF?
- Annual sales declines of 13.7% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- 6.8 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position
- Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam
At $12.63 per share, Shyft trades at 11.7x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with SHYF, check out our full research report (it’s free).
One Industrials Stock Under $50 to Buy:
Blue Bird (BLBD)
Share Price: $42.58
With around a century of experience, Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is a manufacturer of school buses and complementary parts.
Why Are We Backing BLBD?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 16.5% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 156% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance
- Returns on capital are growing as management capitalizes on its market opportunities
Blue Bird’s stock price of $42.58 implies a valuation ratio of 10.1x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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