5 Value Stocks To Watch In The Industrials Sector
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Benzinga Insights has identified five value stocks in the industrials sector based on low P/E ratios. CompoSecure (CMPO), PROG Holdings (PRG), Greenpro Capital (GRNQ), Capital Product Partners (CPLP), and Safe Bulkers (SB) are on the watch list. CMPO's Q3 EPS decreased by 4%, PRG's EPS decreased slightly, GRNQ reported a negative EPS, CPLP's EPS increased by 12% and reported a higher dividend yield, while SB's EPS decreased with a stable dividend yield. Value stocks may take time to rebound and carry the risk of not doing so.
November 15, 2023 | 2:41 pm
News sentiment analysis
Sort by:
Ascending
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Greenpro Capital reported a negative EPS in Q3, a significant drop from Q2. Despite this, its very low P/E of 3.0 keeps it on the value stock list.
The shift to a negative EPS is a strong negative indicator, which could outweigh the potential benefits of a low P/E ratio in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
CompoSecure's Q3 EPS decreased by 4% from Q2, indicating a slight downturn in profitability. With a low P/E of 5.97, it's considered a value stock.
The decrease in EPS could be a negative signal to investors, but the low P/E ratio may counterbalance this with its value appeal.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
PROG Holdings experienced a minor decrease in EPS from Q2 to Q3. With a P/E of 8.99, it is categorized as a value stock.
The small decrease in EPS might not heavily impact investor sentiment, and the stock's value characteristics could maintain interest.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Safe Bulkers' Q3 EPS decreased, but the dividend yield remained stable. With a P/E of 5.17, it is still considered a value stock.
The EPS decline is a negative factor, but the unchanged high dividend yield and low P/E ratio may keep investor interest alive.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Capital Product Partners saw a 12% increase in Q3 EPS and an increased dividend yield. Its P/E of 5.19 suggests it's undervalued.
The increase in both EPS and dividend yield is a positive sign for investors, and the low P/E ratio enhances its attractiveness as a value stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90