Stocks trading in the $1-10 range are generally smaller players with less risk than their penny stock counterparts. But that doesn’t mean the underlying businesses are cheap, and we advise caution as many have questionable fundamentals.
Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks under $10 to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead.
RE/MAX (RMAX)
Share Price: $9.50
Short for Real Estate Maximums, RE/MAX (NYSE: RMAX) operates a real estate franchise network spanning over 100 countries and territories.
Why Do We Avoid RMAX?
- Demand for its offerings was relatively low as its number of agents has underwhelmed
- Incremental sales over the last five years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 9% annually while its revenue grew
- Lacking free cash flow generation means it has few chances to reinvest for growth, repurchase shares, or distribute capital
RE/MAX’s stock price of $9.50 implies a valuation ratio of 7.3x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why RMAX doesn’t pass our bar.
Goodyear (GT)
Share Price: $6.44
With its iconic blimp floating above major sporting events since 1925, Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers, producing and selling tires for automobiles, trucks, aircraft, and other vehicles, along with related services.
Why Should You Dump GT?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 4.9% annually over the last two years
- Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last two years, partly because it diluted shareholders
- Cash burn makes us question whether it can achieve sustainable long-term growth
Goodyear is trading at $6.44 per share, or 0.1x forward price-to-sales. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including GT in your portfolio.
Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE)
Share Price: $1.83
Operating the largest network of natural gas fueling stations in North America with over 600 locations, Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE) supplies renewable natural gas and conventional natural gas as fuel for commercial vehicle fleets.
Why Do We Pass on CLNE?
- Muted 9.2% annual revenue growth over the last five years shows its demand lagged behind its energy upstream and integrated energy peers
- Smaller revenue base of $438.6 million means it hasn’t achieved the economies of scale that some industry juggernauts enjoy
- High extraction costs and unfavorable asset economics are reflected in its low gross margin of 24.4%
At $1.83 per share, Clean Energy Fuels trades at 7.1x forward EV-to-EBITDA. If you’re considering CLNE for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
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