The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.
Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use a variety of methods, including tried-and-true valuation metrics, to find these stocks.
On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Value will be some of the highest-quality value stocks on the market today.
One company value investors might notice is Plains Group (PAGP). PAGP is currently holding a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 10.85, while its industry has an average P/E of 18.25. PAGP's Forward P/E has been as high as 18.69 and as low as 10.50, with a median of 12.99, all within the past year.
Value investors will likely look at more than just these metrics, but the above data helps show that Plains Group is likely undervalued currently. And when considering the strength of its earnings outlook, PAGP sticks out as one of the market's strongest value stocks.
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