Investors can certainly boost their returns by concentrating on stocks trading between $1 and $10. However, a disciplined approach is necessary because many of these businesses are speculative and lack the underlying fundamentals to support their prices.
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. That said, here are three stocks under $10 to avoid and some other investments you should consider instead.
Array (ARRY)
Share Price: $4.48
Going public in October 2020, Array (NASDAQ:ARRY) is a global manufacturer of ground-mounting tracking systems for utility and distributed generation solar energy projects.
Why Do We Avoid ARRY?
- Annual revenue growth of 3.7% over the last two years was below our standards for the industrials sector
- Issuance of new shares over the last five years caused its earnings per share to fall by 3.1% annually while its revenue grew
- Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value
At $4.48 per share, Array trades at 6.2x forward P/E. If you’re considering ARRY for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Titan International (TWI)
Share Price: $7.62
Acquiring Goodyear’s farm tire business in 2005, Titan (NYSE:TWI) is a manufacturer and supplier of wheels, tires, and undercarriages used in off-highway vehicles such as construction vehicles.
Why Are We Out on TWI?
- 1.7% annual revenue growth over the last two years was slower than its industrials peers
- Eroding returns on capital suggest its historical profit centers are aging
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 5× increases the risk of forced asset sales or dilutive financing if operational performance weakens
Titan International’s stock price of $7.62 implies a valuation ratio of 9x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with TWI, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI)
Share Price: $3.06
Formed from a partnership between two distinct companies, CVG (NASDAQ:CVGI) offers various components used in vehicles and systems used in warehouses.
Why Are We Bearish on CVGI?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 5.8% annually over the last five years
- Issuance of new shares over the last five years caused its earnings per share to fall by 22.2% annually, even worse than its revenue declines
- Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
Commercial Vehicle Group is trading at $3.06 per share, or 26.4x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why CVGI doesn’t pass our bar.
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