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. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks under $10 to pass on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
ThredUp (TDUP)
Share price: $1.67
Founded to revolutionize thrifting, ThredUp (NASDAQ: TDUP) is a leading online fashion resale marketplace offering a wide selection of gently-used clothing and accessories.
Why Should You Sell TDUP?
- Number of orders has disappointed over the past two years, indicating weak demand for its offerings
- Poor expense management has led to operating margin losses
- Lacking free cash flow generation means it has few chances to reinvest for growth, repurchase shares, or distribute capital
ThredUp’s stock price of $1.67 implies a valuation ratio of 13.2x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with TDUP, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Frontier (ULCC)
Share price: $7.17
Recognizable for the colorful animals adorning each aircraft tail, Frontier Group Holdings (NASDAQ: ULCC) is an ultra low-cost airline that provides budget-friendly flights throughout the United States and select international destinations in the Americas.
Why Do We Pass on ULCC?
- Annual revenue growth of 13.2% over the last two years was below our standards for the consumer discretionary sector
- Cash burn makes us question whether it can achieve sustainable long-term growth
- Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
Frontier is trading at $7.17 per share, or 275.9x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than ULCC.
Borr Drilling (BORR)
Share price: $3.38
Operating one of the world's youngest jack-up fleets with an average age under eight years, Borr Drilling (NYSE: BORR) operates jack-up rigs that drill oil and gas wells in shallow waters up to 400 feet deep for exploration and production companies.
Why Are We Cautious About BORR?
- Subscale operations are evident in its revenue base of $1.02 billion, meaning it has fewer distribution channels than its larger rivals
- Cash-burning tendencies make us wonder if it can sustainably generate shareholder value
At $3.38 per share, Borr Drilling trades at 8.6x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including BORR in your portfolio.
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