5 Value Stocks In The Basic Materials Sector
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Benzinga Insights has identified five value stocks in the basic materials sector that may be worth watching: Suzano (SUZ), Cemex (CX), United States Steel (X), LSB Industries (LXU), and CF Industries Holdings (CF). The selection is based on low P/E multiples, indicating potential undervaluation. Recent earnings per share and dividend yield changes for each company are also reported.
October 06, 2023 | 2:39 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
CF Industries Holdings's earnings per share decreased from $2.85 in Q1 to $2.7 in Q2. The company's P/E ratio is 6.67.
The decrease in earnings per share and low P/E ratio suggest potential undervaluation but negative growth prospects.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
LSB Industries's earnings per share remained at $0.25 in Q2. The company's P/E ratio is 7.01.
The stable earnings per share and low P/E ratio suggest potential undervaluation.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Cemex's earnings per share increased from $0.15 in Q1 to $0.18 in Q2. The company's P/E ratio is 3.76.
The increase in earnings per share and low P/E ratio suggest potential undervaluation and positive growth prospects.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Suzano's earnings per share increased from $0.76 in Q1 to $0.79 in Q2. The company's P/E ratio is 3.13.
The increase in earnings per share and low P/E ratio suggest potential undervaluation and positive growth prospects.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
United States Steel's earnings per share increased from $0.77 in Q1 to $1.92 in Q2. The company's P/E ratio is 6.13.
The increase in earnings per share and low P/E ratio suggest potential undervaluation and positive growth prospects.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100