The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead. They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.

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 swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.

Flywire (FLYW)

Share Price: $13.75

Initially created to solve the challenges of international student tuition payments, Flywire (NASDAQ: FLYW) provides specialized payment processing and software solutions that help educational institutions, healthcare systems, travel companies, and businesses manage complex payments.

Why Does FLYW Worry Us?

1. Gross margin of 61.3% is below its competitors, leaving less money to invest in areas like marketing and R&D
2. Extended payback periods on sales investments suggest the company’s platform isn’t resonating enough to drive efficient sales conversions
3. Operating margin expanded by 3.7 percentage points over the last year as it scaled and became more efficient

At $13.75 per share, Flywire trades at 2.6x forward price-to-sales. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why FLYW doesn’t pass our bar.

Genesco (GCO)

Share Price: $35.09

Spanning a broad range of styles, brands, and prices, Genesco (NYSE: GCO) sells footwear, apparel, and accessories through multiple brands and banners.

Why Should You Sell GCO?

1. Weak same-store sales trends over the past two years suggest there may be few opportunities in its core markets to open new locations
2. Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results
3. 8× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio shows it’s overleveraged and increases the probability of shareholder dilution if things turn unexpectedly

Genesco is trading at $35.09 per share, or 21x forward P/E. If you’re considering GCO for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

OneWater (ONEW)

Share Price: $14.17

A public company since early 2020, OneWater Marine (NASDAQ: ONEW) sells boats, yachts, and other marine products.

Why Do We Avoid ONEW?

1. Lagging same-store sales over the past two years suggest it might have to change its pricing and marketing strategy to stimulate demand
2. Earnings per share fell by 66.6% annually over the last three years while its revenue grew, partly because it diluted shareholders
3. High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 7× could force the company to raise capital at unfavorable terms if market conditions deteriorate

OneWater’s stock price of $14.17 implies a valuation ratio of 24.4x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than ONEW.

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