2 Stocks Under $50 to Research Further and 1 We Avoid

Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks. But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.

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 are two stocks under $50 with massive upside potential and one best left ignored.

One Stock Under $50 to Sell:

Kemper (KMPR)

Share Price: $50.37

Originally known as Unitrin until rebranding in 2011, Kemper (NYSE:KMPR) is an insurance holding company that provides automobile, homeowners, life, and other insurance products to individuals and businesses across the United States.

Why Do We Pass on KMPR?

1. Net premiums earned remained stagnant over the last five years, indicating expansion challenges this cycle
2. Earnings per share have dipped by 1.4% annually over the past five years, which is concerning because stock prices follow EPS over the long term
3. Annual book value per share declines of 6.3% for the past five years show its capital management struggled during this cycle

Kemper is trading at $50.37 per share, or 1x forward P/B. To fully understand why you should be careful with KMPR, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).

Two Stocks Under $50 to Watch:

SentinelOne (S)

Share Price: $17.15

Built on the principle of "fighting machine with machine," SentinelOne (NYSE:S) provides an AI-powered cybersecurity platform that autonomously prevents, detects, and responds to threats across endpoints, cloud workloads, and identity systems.

Why Does S Stand Out?

1. Customers view its software as mission-critical to their operations as its ARR has averaged 26.3% growth over the last year
2. Forecasted revenue growth of 21.3% for the next 12 months indicates its momentum over the last two years is sustainable
3. Adequate gross margin of 75% gives it sufficient room to spend on marketing and product development

At $17.15 per share, SentinelOne trades at 5.1x forward price-to-sales. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Trustmark (TRMK)

Share Price: $39.61

Tracing its roots back to 1889 in Mississippi, Trustmark (NASDAQ:TRMK) is a financial services organization providing banking, wealth management, insurance, and mortgage services across five southeastern states.

Why Could TRMK Be a Winner?

1. Incremental sales over the last two years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 10.2% annually, topping its revenue gains
2. Annual tangible book value per share growth of 21.8% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting strong capital accumulation this cycle
3. Projected tangible book value per share growth of 9.5% for the next 12 months suggests its capital momentum from the last two years will persist

Trustmark’s stock price of $39.61 implies a valuation ratio of 1.1x forward P/B. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

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