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.
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.
Xponential Fitness (XPOF)
Share Price: $8.79
Owner of CycleBar, Rumble, and Club Pilates, Xponential Fitness (NYSE:XPOF) is a boutique fitness brand offering diverse and specialized exercise experiences.
Why Are We Hesitant About XPOF?
- Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 9.3% annual growth was below the typical consumer discretionary company
- Operating margin of 0.1% falls short of the industry average, and the smaller profit dollars make it harder to react to unexpected market developments
- Negative returns on capital show management lost money while trying to expand the business
Xponential Fitness is trading at $8.79 per share, or 7.9x forward P/E. If you’re considering XPOF for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Offerpad (OPAD)
Share Price: $1.08
Known for giving homeowners cash offers within 24 hours, Offerpad (NYSE:OPAD) operates a tech-enabled platform specializing in direct home buying and selling solutions.
Why Should You Sell OPAD?
- Sluggish trends in its homes purchased suggest customers aren’t adopting its solutions as quickly as the company hoped
- Cash-burning tendencies make us wonder if it can sustainably generate shareholder value
- Negative EBITDA restricts its access to capital and increases the probability of shareholder dilution if things turn unexpectedly
Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than OPAD.
AMC Entertainment (AMC)
Share Price: $2.93
With a profile that was raised due to meme stock mania beginning in 2021, AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) operates movie theaters primarily in the US and Europe.
Why Does AMC Fall Short?
- Products and services aren't resonating with the market as its revenue declined by 2.7% annually over the last five years
- Negative free cash flow raises questions about the return timeline for its investments
- Limited cash reserves may force the company to seek unfavorable financing terms that could dilute shareholders
At $2.93 per share, AMC Entertainment trades at 2.1x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with AMC, check out our full research report (it’s free).
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