5 Value Stocks In The Consumer Cyclical Sector
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Benzinga Insights identifies 5 value stocks in the consumer cyclical sector based on low P/E ratios, indicating potential undervaluation. The stocks include China Automotive Systems (CAAS), Jakks Pacific (JAKK), Aptiv (APTV), Honda Motor Co (HMC), and Guess (GES), each showing varied performance in earnings per share and dividend yields.
March 12, 2024 | 2:43 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Guess has a P/E of 9.49, with a notable decrease in EPS from 0.72 in Q2 to $0.49 now and a decrease in dividend yield to 4.97%.
The decrease in both EPS and dividend yield, despite a low P/E ratio, could deter investors, likely impacting the stock negatively.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Jakks Pacific has a P/E of 2.85 with a significant decrease in EPS from 4.75 in Q3 to $-1.04 now.
While the low P/E ratio suggests undervaluation, the sharp decline in EPS could significantly deter investors, likely impacting the stock negatively.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 85
NEUTRAL IMPACT
China Automotive Systems has a P/E of 3.2 and saw a decrease in EPS from 0.35 in Q2 to $0.31 now.
The low P/E ratio indicates undervaluation, but the decrease in EPS could concern investors, balancing the short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Aptiv, with a P/E of 7.56, reported an increase in EPS from $1.3 in Q3 to $1.4 now and a slight decrease in dividend yield.
The increase in EPS and a relatively low P/E ratio suggest a positive outlook, slightly offset by a minor decrease in dividend yield.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Honda Motor Co has a P/E of 8.92, with EPS slightly decreasing from 1.07 in Q2 to $1.06 now, but a significant increase in dividend yield to 6.65%.
The slight decrease in EPS is more than compensated by the significant increase in dividend yield, making it attractive to investors.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85