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.
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.
Fiverr (FVRR)
Share Price: $9.14
Based in Tel Aviv, Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR) operates a fixed price global freelance marketplace for digital services.
Why Do We Think Twice About FVRR?
- Intense competition is diverting traffic from its platform as its active buyers fell by 14% annually
- Sales are projected to tank by 23% over the next 12 months as demand evaporates
- Highly competitive market means it’s on the never-ending treadmill of sales and marketing spend
At $9.14 per share, Fiverr trades at 1.3x forward price-to-gross profit. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than FVRR.
Teladoc (TDOC)
Share Price: $6.43
Founded to help people in rural areas get online medical consultations, Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) is a telemedicine platform that facilitates remote doctor’s visits.
Why Is TDOC Not Exciting?
- Flat sales over the last three years suggest it must innovate and find new ways to grow
- Customer spending has dipped by 9.2% on average as it focused on growing its users
- Forecasted revenue decline of 5.1% for the upcoming 12 months implies demand will fall off a cliff
Teladoc is trading at $6.43 per share, or 8.5x forward EV/EBITDA. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why TDOC doesn’t pass our bar.
Hudson Technologies (HDSN)
Share Price: $5.16
Founded in 1991, Hudson Technologies (NASDAQ: HDSN) specializes in refrigerant services and solutions, providing refrigerant sales, reclamation, and recycling.
Why Are We Out on HDSN?
- Products and services are facing end-market challenges during this cycle, as seen in its flat sales over the last two years
- Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam
- Short cash runway increases the probability of a capital raise that dilutes existing shareholders
Hudson Technologies’s stock price of $5.16 implies a valuation ratio of 10.3x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with HDSN, check out our full research report (it’s free).
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