We recently published a list of the 10 Most Undervalued Penny Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:BMBL) stands against other undervalued penny stocks.
Earlier on March 18, Keith Fitz-Gerald, Fitz-Gerald Group CIO, joined ‘Power Lunch’ on CNBC to talk about how to make sense of the market and the recession versus the growth scare. Keith Fitzgerald has favored some big momentum names in recent years and is still very positive on these stocks, despite feeling frustrated by recent market action. He thinks this volatility partially comes from computers, algorithms, and equity beta. He advised the average investor to focus on fundamentals and pay attention to the insights of leaders like Jensen Huang as a way to move forward. Fitzgerald also revealed that he had been adding to all of his positions over the then-past week and planned to continue doing so, instead of joining the selloff stride. He explained that he invests with a 3, 4, or even 10-year horizon and believes that these companies are dramatically undervalued at present, even if that view is unpopular.
As the conversation turned to how Fitzgerald distinguishes between stocks that have further downside and those that are poised for a turnaround, he suggested slowing down buying rather than trying to perfectly time the bottom. Fitzgerald emphasized that he is more concerned with finding a good entry point than catching the absolute lowest price. He views deeper selloffs as more attractive opportunities, and recognizes that technical factors driven by algorithms are pushing prices. Fitzgerald agreed that the persisting sources of uncertainty remain, such as the ongoing confusion around Trump’s tariff policies and uncertainty in the AI sector. He noted that traders dislike uncertainty above all else because it prevents decisive actions.
However, Fitzgerald remains focused on long-term trends and themes, such as AI, automation, and full-service business models. As he evaluates opportunities, he looks for where this investment will flow, which companies are most likely to benefit, and whose customers are most engaged. For Fitzgerald, the focus remains on companies with high-quality leadership, strong products, and loyal customers.
Our Methodology
We used the Finviz stock screener to compile a list of cheap penny stocks that were trading under $5 and had a forward P/E ratio under 15. We then selected the 10 stocks that were the most popular among elite hedge funds and that analysts were bullish on. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of the number of hedge funds that have stakes in them, as of Q4 2024. The hedge fund data was sourced from Insider Monkey’s database which tracks the moves of over 1000 elite money managers.
Note: All data was sourced on April 18.
Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here).
A close up of two hands creating a social media post on Bumble Inc. app.
Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:BMBL)
Share Price as of April 18: $4.36
Forward P/E ratio as of April 18: 7.2
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 33
Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:BMBL) is an online dating and social networking company that owns and operates websites and applications with subscription and in-app purchases of products. It operates apps like Bumble, which is a women-centric dating app. It also has other apps like Badoo, Bumble BFF, and Bumble Bizz Modes.
However, in April 2024, Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) rolled out a new feature called ‘opening moves’, which allowed men to initiate conversations on the platform as well. Under this feature, female users can set a prompt for men to respond to start a conversation. In the full year 2024, the Bumble app’s paying user base grew by 290,000 during this year. In Q4, the App’s paying users increased by 5% to 2.8 million.
Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:BMBL) is heavily investing in Bumble App’s future through product innovation and ecosystem improvements. Key features being introduced include AI-driven matching, enhanced safety tools like ID Verification, and new engagement features such as Instant Match. The app’s relaunch last year also included badges that let users state their dating intentions by indicating whether, for instance, they are looking for a ‘life partner’ or a ‘casual relationship’.
Overall, BMBL ranks 2nd on our list of the most undervalued penny stocks to buy according to hedge funds. While we acknowledge the growth potential of BMBL, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold great promise for delivering high returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than BMBL but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
