The Meaning Behind 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.

Benzinga Insights has compiled a list of value stocks in the real estate sector that may be worth watching:

1. Ellington Residential EARN - P/E: 6.4
2. Brandywine Realty Trust BDN - P/E: 6.14
3. Kimco Realty KIM - P/E: 7.04
4. Comstock Holding Co CHCI - P/E: 9.15
5. IRSA Propiedades IRCP - P/E: 1.38

Ellington Residential has reported Q3 earnings per share at 0.39, which has increased by 50.0% compared to Q2, which was 0.26. The company’s most recent dividend yield sits at 9.81%, which has decreased by 0.71% from 10.52% last quarter.

This quarter, Brandywine Realty Trust experienced an increase in earnings per share, which was 0.34 in Q2 and is now 0.35. Most recently, the company reported a dividend yield of 7.06%, which has decreased by 1.3% from last quarter’s yield of 8.36%.

This quarter, Kimco Realty experienced an increase in earnings per share, which was 0.24 in Q2 and is now 0.25. Its most recent dividend yield is at 3.34%, which has decreased by 2.24% from 5.58% in the previous quarter.

Comstock Holding Co saw a decrease in earnings per share from 0.14 in Q2 to 0.05 now. Comstock Holding Co does not have a dividend yield, which investors should be aware of when considering holding onto such a stock.

IRSA Propiedades saw an increase in earnings per share from -0.17 in Q3 to 2.21 now. IRSA Propiedades 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.