When an investor looks to buy a stock, the share price should be one of the last factors in the decision, especially given that many brokerages now make fractional shares available to retail investors. That's because no two companies have equal share counts, so comparing companies on share price alone is impossible. 

Instead of share price, investors should focus on the health of a company's financial metrics and its valuation in relation to competitors or its historical averages. So, with that in mind, here are three great dividend-paying stocks that you can coincidentally buy for less than $50.

Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) stock has disappointed investors mightily over the past five years with a total return (stock appreciation or depreciation plus dividends) of negative 6%, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark by roughly 80 percentage points. With that poor performance, many investors may have all but forgotten the motorcycle manufacturer, making it a prime candidate for a bounce. 

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