Value stocks offer stability for investors by focusing on companies that seem underpriced compared to their actual worth. This approach involves looking for stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential. By investing in these stocks, investors can achieve significant returns once the market recognizes their true value.
Elevate Your Investing Strategy:
- Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence.
One way to identify value stocks is by comparing a company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio with industry averages or its historical P/E ratios. This ratio compares a company’s stock price to its earnings per share. It must be noted that a lower P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is undervalued. Along with this, we have zeroed in on stocks that have received “Strong Buy” ratings from Wall Street analysts.
Here are this week’s stocks:
Goodyear Tire (GT) – Goodyear makes tires for cars, trucks, planes, and specialty vehicles. It has a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating and an average price target of $14.30, implying a 39.92% upside potential from the current levels. The company’s P/E of 12.46x is trading at a 35.3% discount to the Consumer Cyclical sector’s median of 19.27.
First Solar (FSLR) – First Solar is a U.S.-based solar panel maker that uses advanced thin-film technology to produce clean, renewable energy. Its average price target of $210.11 implies a 16.73% upside potential from the current levels. FSLR stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating. The company’s P/E of 15.45x is trading at a 45.4% discount to the Technology sector’s median of 28.29.
Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) – WMS makes drainage products for managing stormwater and wastewater, offering smart solutions for water systems. It has a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating and an average price target of $144.40, implying a 21.74% upside potential from the current levels. The company’s P/E of 20.71x is trading at a 15.6% discount to the Industrials sector’s median of 24.53.