5 Undervalued Stocks to Buy for Enterprising Value Investors

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There are a number of great undervalued stocks in the stock market today. By using the ModernGraham Valuation Model, I’ve selected five undervalued stocks for Enterprising Investors  trading closest to their 52 week low.

Each of these companies has been determined to be suitable for potential investing in the stock market by the Enterprising Investor according to the ModernGraham approach.

Defensive Investors are defined as investors who are not able or willing to do substantial research into individual investments in the stock market, and therefore need to select only the companies that present the least amount of risk.

Enterprising Investors, on the other hand, are able to do substantial research to find the best companies to invest in and can select companies that present a moderate (though still low) amount of risk.

Defensive Investors may also be interested in reviewing 5 Undervalued Companies for the Defensive Investor Near 52 Week Lows – Aug 2016 while also conducting further research into the following companies.

Let’s get started…

Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM)

Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) is a retailer of natural and organic foods and grocer.

Whole Foods Market is suitable for the Enterprising Investor but not the more conservative Defensive Investor. The Defensive Investor is concerned with the low current ratio, poor dividend history, and the high PEmg and PB ratios. The Enterprising Investor is only concerned with the level of debt relative to the net current assets. As a result, all Enterprising Investors following the ModernGraham approach should feel comfortable proceeding with the analysis.

As for a valuation, the company appears to be Fairly Valued after growing its EPSmg (normalized earnings) from $0.9 in 2012 to an estimated $1.46 for 2016. This level of demonstrated earnings growth supports the market’s implied estimate of 6.12% annual earnings growth over the next 7-10 years. As a result, the ModernGraham valuation model, based on Benjamin Graham’s formula, returns an estimate of intrinsic value within a margin of safety relative to the price. (See the full valuation)

WFM charts May 2016

 

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) is a research-based biopharmaceutical company.

Gilead Sciences is suitable for the Enterprising Investor but not the more conservative Defensive Investor. The Defensive Investor is concerned with the low current ratio, poor dividend history, and the high PB ratio. The Enterprising Investor is only concerned with the level of debt relative to the net current assets. As a result, all Enterprising Investors following the ModernGraham approach should feel comfortable proceeding with the analysis.

As for a valuation, the company appears to be Undervalued after growing its EPSmg (normalized earnings) from $1.61 in 2012 to an estimated $8.69 for 2016. This level of demonstrated earnings growth outpaces the market’s implied estimate of 0.72% annual earnings growth over the next 7-10 years. As a result, the ModernGraham valuation model, based on Benjamin Graham’s formula, returns an estimate of intrinsic value above the price. (See the full valuation)

GILD charts July 2016

 

 

Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)

Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) is an operator of rural lifestyle retail stores in the United States.

Tractor Supply Company is suitable for the Enterprising Investor but not the more conservative Defensive Investor. The Defensive Investor is concerned with the poor dividend history, and the high PEmg and PB ratios. The Enterprising Investor has no initial concerns. As a result, all Enterprising Investors following the ModernGraham approach should feel comfortable proceeding with the analysis.

As for a valuation, the company appears to be Fairly Valued after growing its EPSmg (normalized earnings) from $1.41 in 2012 to an estimated $2.87 for 2016. This level of demonstrated earnings growth supports the market’s implied estimate of 10.41% annual earnings growth over the next 7-10 years. As a result, the ModernGraham valuation model, based on the Benjamin Graham value investing formula, returns an estimate of intrinsic value within a margin of safety relative to the price.

At the time of valuation, further research into Tractor Supply Company revealed the company was trading above its Graham Number of $28.88. The company pays a dividend of 84 cents per share, for a yield of 1% Its PEmg (price over earnings per share – ModernGraham) was 29.32, which was below the industry average of 49.91, which by some methods of valuation makes it one of the most undervalued stocks in its industry. Finally, the company was trading above its Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) of $3.8. (See the full valuation)

TSCO charts August 2016

 

Fossil Group Inc (FOSL)

Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL) is a design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories.

Fossil Group is suitable for the Enterprising Investor but not the more conservative Defensive Investor. The Defensive Investor is concerned with the small size, poor dividend history. The Enterprising Investor is only concerned with the lack of dividends. As a result, all Enterprising Investors following the ModernGraham approach should feel comfortable proceeding with the analysis.

As for a valuation, the company appears to be Undervalued after growing its EPSmg (normalized earnings) from $4.26 in 2012 to an estimated $4.36 for 2016. This level of demonstrated earnings growth outpaces the market’s implied estimate of 0.81% annual earnings loss over the next 7-10 years. As a result, the ModernGraham valuation model, based on the Benjamin Graham value investing formula, returns an estimate of intrinsic value above the price.

At the time of valuation, further research into Fossil Group Inc revealed the company was trading above its Graham Number of $25.49. The company does not pay a dividend. Its PEmg (price over earnings per share – ModernGraham) was 6.88, which was below the industry average of 49.91, which by some methods of valuation makes it one of the most undervalued stocks in its industry. Finally, the company was trading above its Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) of 64 cents per share. (See the full valuation)

FOSL charts August 2016

 

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOXA)

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (FOXA) is a media and entertainment company.

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc is suitable for the Enterprising Investor but not the more conservative Defensive Investor. The Defensive Investor is concerned with the low current ratio, insufficient earnings stability over the last ten years. The Enterprising Investor is only concerned with the level of debt relative to the net current assets. As a result, all Enterprising Investors following the ModernGraham approach should feel comfortable proceeding with the analysis.

As for a valuation, the company appears to be Undervalued after growing its EPSmg (normalized earnings) from $0.58

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