What is a Value Stock?

A value stock traditionally has a lower price when compared to stock prices of companies in the same industry. This indicates that the company may be undervalued, as investors are not expressing as much interest in such companies. The most commonly used way to check for value is with the price-to-earnings multiple, or P/E. A low P/E multiple is a good indication that the stock is undervalued.

The following stocks are considered to be notable value stocks in the industrials sector:

1. SkyWest SKYW - P/E: 9.42
2. International Seaways INSW - P/E: 4.2
3. Orion Gr Hldgs ORN - P/E: 8.65
4. CNH Industrial CNHI - P/E: 9.93
5. Barrett Business Services BBSI - P/E: 8.69

SkyWest’s earnings per share for Q2 sits at -0.51, whereas in Q1, they were at 0.59. Its most recent dividend yield is at 1.01%, which has increased by 0.24% from 0.77% in the previous quarter.

This quarter, International Seaways experienced an increase in earnings per share, which was 1.49 in Q1 and is now 2.39. Most recently, the company reported a dividend yield of 1.4%, which has increased by 0.22% from last quarter’s yield of 1.18%.

Orion Gr Hldgs saw a decrease in earnings per share from 0.08 in Q1 to 0.04 now. Orion Gr Hldgs does not have a dividend yield, which investors should be aware of when considering holding onto such a stock.

CNH Industrial’s earnings per share for Q2 sits at -0.07, whereas in Q1, they were at -0.06. Its most recent dividend yield is at 1.84%, which has increased by 0.54% from 1.3% in the previous quarter.

This quarter, Barrett Business Services experienced an increase in earnings per share, which was -0.45 in Q1 and is now 1.51. Its most recent dividend yield is at 2.23%, which has decreased by 0.44% from 2.67% in the previous quarter.

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.