What are Value Stocks?

A value stock is traditionally defined in terms of how investors in the marketplace are valuing that company’s future growth prospects. Low P/E multiples are good base indicators that the company is undervalued and can most likely be labeled as a value stock.

Below is a list of notable value stocks in the communication services sector:

1. Phoenix New Media FENG - P/E: 0.76
2. SciPlay SCPL - P/E: 9.45
3. Otelco OTEL - P/E: 5.3
4. Criteo CRTO - P/E: 9.83
5. AMC Networks AMCX - P/E: 7.18

Most recently, Phoenix New Media reported earnings per share at 0.05, whereas in Q1 earnings per share sat at -0.1. Phoenix New Media does not have a dividend yield, which investors should be aware of when considering holding onto such a stock.

SciPlay’s earnings per share for Q2 sits at 0.27, whereas in Q1, they were at 0.19. SciPlay does not have a dividend yield, which investors should be aware of when considering holding onto such a stock.

This quarter, Otelco experienced a decrease in earnings per share, which was 0.64 in Q1 and is now 0.42. Otelco does not have a dividend yield, which investors should be aware of when considering holding onto such a stock.

Criteo has reported Q2 earnings per share at 0.27, which has decreased by 48.08% compared to Q1, which was 0.52. Criteo does not have a dividend yield, which investors should be aware of when considering holding onto such a stock.

AMC Networks’s earnings per share for Q2 sits at 2.39, whereas in Q1, they were at 1.47. AMC Networks does not have a dividend yield, which investors should be aware of when considering holding onto such a stock.

These 5 value stocks were selected by Benzinga Insights based on quantified analysis. While this methodical judgment process is not meant to make final decisions, our technology can give investors additional perception into the sector.