Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

These dynamics can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you separate the good companies from the bad. That said, here are three stocks under $50 to avoid and some other investments you should consider instead.

Angi (ANGI)

Share Price: $11.57

Created by IAC’s mergers of Angie’s List and HomeAdvisor, ANGI (NASDAQ: ANGI) operates the largest online marketplace for home services in the US.

Why Does ANGI Give Us Pause?

1. Intense competition is diverting traffic from its platform as its service requests fell by 23.3% annually
2. Sales are expected to decline once again over the next 12 months as it continues working through a challenging demand environment
3. High marketing expenses suggest it needs to spend heavily on new customer acquisition to sustain momentum

Angi’s stock price of $11.57 implies a valuation ratio of 46.1x forward EV-to-EBITDA. If you’re considering ANGI for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Artivion (AORT)

Share Price: $23.69

Formerly known as CryoLife until its 2022 rebranding, Artivion (NYSE:AORT) develops and manufactures medical devices and preserves human tissues used in cardiac and vascular surgical procedures for patients with aortic disease.

Why Do We Avoid AORT?

1. 7.1% annual revenue growth over the last five years was slower than its healthcare peers
2. Smaller revenue base of $388.5 million means it hasn’t achieved the economies of scale that some industry juggernauts enjoy
3. Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 5.1% annually

Artivion is trading at $23.69 per share, or 48.4x forward price-to-earnings. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than AORT.

Privia Health (PRVA)

Share Price: $23.20

Operating in 13 states and the District of Columbia with over 4,300 providers serving more than 4.8 million patients, Privia Health (NASDAQ:PRVA) is a technology-driven company that helps physicians optimize their practices, improve patient experiences, and transition to value-based care models.

Why Are We Cautious About PRVA?

1. Subscale operations are evident in its revenue base of $1.74 billion, meaning it has fewer distribution channels than its larger rivals
2. Negative returns on capital show management lost money while trying to expand the business

At $23.20 per share, Privia Health trades at 25.9x forward price-to-earnings. To fully understand why you should be careful with PRVA, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Stocks We Like More

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs.

While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 175% over the last five years.

Stocks that made our list in 2019 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+2,183% between December 2019 and December 2024) as well as under-the-radar businesses like Comfort Systems (+751% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.