Overview Of Value Stocks In The Financial Services Sector
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Benzinga Insights has identified several value stocks in the financial services sector based on low P/E ratios. Oak Valley (OVLY), Peapack Gladstone Finl (PGC), Security National Finl (SNFCA), CNFinance Hldgs (CNF), and Intl General Insurance (IGIC) are on the list. OVLY and PGC reported a decrease in EPS compared to Q2, while SNFCA and IGIC also saw a decrease in EPS. CNF, however, experienced an increase in EPS. Dividend yields have varied, with OVLY and PGC seeing increases, while IGIC reported a decrease.
January 25, 2024 | 2:47 pm
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POSITIVE IMPACT
CNFinance Hldgs reported an increase in EPS from $0.08 in Q2 to $0.1 in the current quarter.
The increase in EPS is a positive indicator that may lead to investor optimism and a potential rise in stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Oak Valley reported a decrease in EPS from $1.02 to $0.89 but an increase in dividend yield from 1.17% to 1.64%.
The decrease in EPS may concern investors, but the increase in dividend yield could offset this, leading to a neutral short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Intl General Insurance reported a slight decrease in EPS from $0.83 to $0.79 and a decrease in dividend yield from 0.38% to 0.33%.
Both a decrease in EPS and dividend yield could be taken negatively by the market, potentially leading to a short-term price decline.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Peapack Gladstone Finl experienced a decrease in EPS from $0.73 to $0.49, with a slight increase in dividend yield from 0.68% to 0.78%.
The significant drop in EPS could negatively impact investor sentiment, despite the small increase in dividend yield.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Security National Finl saw a decrease in EPS from $0.28 to $0.18 this quarter.
The decrease in EPS could lead to a negative perception among investors, potentially affecting the stock price negatively in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70