In the Penalty Box
When a company's stock price is in the doldrums and has yet to rebound because of poor earnings, government regulation, or some other reason.
Investopedia Commentary
Sometimes you'll hear an analyst say "they are going to be in the penalty box for some time to come." This means that it'll be awhile before the company turns things around.
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See also: Analyst, Bottom, Fire Sale, Hockey Stick Bidding, Take a Bath, Turnaround, Undervalued