5 Value Stocks In The Financial Services Sector
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Benzinga Insights identified five value stocks in the financial services sector based on low P/E ratios. Heritage Insurance Hldgs (HRTG) has a P/E of 7.82 and reported a decrease in EPS from $0.32 to $-0.28, with a rising dividend yield. Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) saw EPS decrease from $0.26 to $0.03, with a slightly reduced dividend yield. Great Elm Capital (GECC) reported a small decrease in EPS and dividend yield. Southside Bancshares (SBSI) experienced a drop in EPS, while First Busey (BUSE) reported an increase in EPS and a higher dividend yield.
November 23, 2023 | 2:46 pm
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Sprott Focus Trust has a P/E of 6.82 with a decrease in EPS from $0.26 to $0.03 and a small decrease in dividend yield to 6.09%.
The attractive P/E ratio indicates potential undervaluation, but the drop in EPS and dividend yield might limit short-term upside.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Great Elm Capital reported a P/E of 5.88, a slight decrease in EPS, and a dividend yield of 15.77%, down from last quarter.
Despite a high dividend yield and low P/E, the decrease in EPS could make investors cautious, potentially neutralizing short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Heritage Insurance Hldgs has a low P/E of 7.82 but reported a decrease in EPS, with a dividend yield increase to 5.84%.
The low P/E ratio suggests undervaluation, but the decrease in EPS may concern investors. The increased dividend yield could offset some negative sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Southside Bancshares has a P/E of 9.05 with a decrease in EPS from $0.81 to $0.6, no dividend yield data provided.
The drop in EPS could be a negative signal to investors, but without dividend yield data, the short-term impact is less clear.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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First Busey shows a P/E of 9.02, an increase in EPS from $0.52 to $0.55, and a higher dividend yield of 4.95%.
The increase in both EPS and dividend yield, combined with a reasonable P/E ratio, could be seen positively by investors, suggesting a potential short-term uptick.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80