Understanding 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 consumer cyclical sector:

1. Acorn Intl ATV - P/E: 5.03
2. Big 5 Sporting Goods BGFV - P/E: 4.68
3. MarineMax HZO - P/E: 8.8
4. Penske Automotive Group PAG - P/E: 9.51
5. MGM Resorts Intl MGM - P/E: 7.71

Acorn Intl saw a decrease in earnings per share from 1.07 in Q1 to -0.19 now. Its most recent dividend yield is at 5.82%, which has increased by 5.53% from 0.29% in the previous quarter.

This quarter, Big 5 Sporting Goods experienced an increase in earnings per share, which was 0.52 in Q2 and is now 1.31. Its most recent dividend yield is at 5.01%, which has increased by 0.65% from 4.36% in the previous quarter.

MarineMax saw a decrease in earnings per share from 1.58 in Q3 to 1.19 now. MarineMax does not have a dividend yield, which investors should be aware of when considering holding onto such a stock.

This quarter, Penske Automotive Group experienced an increase in earnings per share, which was 0.56 in Q2 and is now 2.87. The company’s most recent dividend yield sits at 3.16%, which has decreased by 0.09% from 3.25% last quarter.

MGM Resorts Intl saw an increase in earnings per share from -1.52 in Q2 to -1.08 now. Most recently, the company reported a dividend yield of 0.05%, which has decreased by 0.01% from last quarter’s yield of 0.06%.

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.