Overview Of Value Stocks In The Basic Materials Sector
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Benzinga Insights has identified Mosaic (MOS), Loma Negra Cia Industria (LOMA), Gerdau (GGB), ICL Group (ICL), and Origin Mat (ORGN) as value stocks in the basic materials sector based on their low P/E ratios. Mosaic and ICL Group reported decreased earnings per share in Q3 compared to Q2, while Loma Negra, Gerdau, and Origin Mat reported increases. Dividend yields have increased for Mosaic, Gerdau, and ICL Group.
November 17, 2023 | 2:38 pm
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ICL Group, with a P/E of 7.2, saw a decrease in Q3 EPS to $0.11 from $0.13 in Q2, but its dividend yield increased to 4.42%.
The decrease in EPS could negatively impact investor sentiment, but the higher dividend yield might offset this effect.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Mosaic has a low P/E of 9.31, indicating potential undervaluation. Q3 EPS decreased to $0.68 from $1.04 in Q2, but dividend yield increased to 2.15%.
While the low P/E ratio suggests undervaluation, the decrease in EPS could temper investor enthusiasm. However, the increase in dividend yield is positive.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Gerdau's P/E is 5.49, with a slight increase in EPS from $0.35 in Q1 to $0.38 now. Dividend yield has risen to 8.19%.
The increase in both EPS and dividend yield is likely to be viewed positively by investors, suggesting a potential uptick in stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Loma Negra Cia Industria has a P/E of 7.3 and reported an increase in EPS from $0.09 in Q2 to $0.26 in Q3.
The significant increase in EPS is a strong positive signal for investors, which could lead to a short-term price increase.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Origin Mat has a very low P/E of 2.91 and a significant increase in Q3 EPS to $0.22 from -$0.05 in Q2.
The extremely low P/E ratio and substantial increase in EPS could drive investor interest and a short-term rise in stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90