Value Stocks

Value stocks are stocks trading lower than their financial fundamentals suggest. They are perceived as undervalued, and have the potential to rise. Many new tech stocks, for instance, start out as growth stocks and transition into value stocks.

They have a low price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios—which is why they’re less expensive than growth stocks. Due to this fundamental distinction, a value stock is often traded at a more affordable rate than a growth stock.

To investors, they see companies that fall into this category as undervalued. These investors are less likely to invest in a growth stock because they feel that value company’s stock will eventually reach their full potential once they are recognized by the market.

Generally speaking, the climb is steady for value stocks. The only other way for it to emerge into the market like a growth stock is for it to be a bit more innovative with its products or services.

Pat McKeough is an expert at delving into a company’s financial statements and identifying undervalued securities and value stocks. That’s because value stocks are the foundation of any long term investment strategy, at TSI Network we also recommend our three-part Successful Investor strategy:

  1. Invest mainly in well-established companies;
  2. Spread your money out across most if not all of the five main economic sectors (Manufacturing & Industry; Resources & Commodities; the Consumer sector; Finance; Utilities);
  3. Downplay or avoid stocks in the broker/media limelight.

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These three makers of industrial tools and consumer appliances are aggressively cutting their operational costs in response to rising input costs and slowing customer spending on non-essential items. That will help drive their earnings as inflation and interest rates ease....
Canadian Tire’s class A shares are down 3% since the start of 2024, mainly because high interest rates and inflation are prompting consumers to cut spending on discretionary items. However, the company has a long history of adjusting to changing conditions, and a new cost-cutting plan should improve its profitability.


CANADIAN TIRE CORP....

Finning supplies key equipment to resource companies, so its revenues tend to fluctuate with commodity prices. However, new oil and copper projects continue to spur demand for its equipment and maintenance services. The company’s improving productivity is also giving it more room to reward investors.


FINNING INTERNATIONAL INC....

The Bank of Canada recently cut its benchmark lending rate, from 5.00% to 4.75%. More cuts seem likely as inflation continues to ease in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions.


Lower interest rates will help make it easier for mortgage holders and other borrowers re-finance their loans....
The shares of e-commerce pioneer eBay have gained 25% since the start of 2024. That’s due to its strategy of attracting customers to its auction sites with new services, such as authenticating trading cards, sneakers and other collectibles. The company is also using its improving earnings to buy back shares and increase your dividend.


EBAY INC....

TEGNA INC. $14 is still a hold. The company (New York symbol TGNA, Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector: Shares outstanding: 176.1 million; Market cap: $2.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.9; Dividend yield: 3.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.tegna.com) owns 64 TV stations and two radio stations in 51 U.S....
Japan’s top two carmakers continue to rebound from the pandemic with rising production and earnings. They are also expanding their electric vehicle offerings, which will set them up for more growth.


TOYOTA MOTOR CO. ADRs $203 is a buy. The stock (New York symbol TM; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; ADRs outstanding: 1.4 billion; Market cap: $284.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.0; Dividend yield: 2.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.toyota.com) gives you exposure to the world’s largest automaker by production....

These two beverage makers continue to face several challenges, including consumer preferences for healthier foods, higher input costs and a shift to cheaper brands. While both stocks will probably stay in a narrow range, their dividends remain solid.


PEPSICO INC....
FEDEX CORP. $296 is a buy. The package delivery firm (New York symbol FDX; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 246.1 million; Market cap: $72.8 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; Dividend yield: 1.9%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.fedex.com) reported 0.8% higher revenue in its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter, ended May 31, 2024, to $22.11 billion from $21.93 billion a year earlier.


FedEx continues to benefit from a new restructuring plan, which includes merging its various units into a single division....
FIRSTSERVICE CORP. $210 is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (Toronto symbol FSV; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 45.0 million; Market cap: $9.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.5; Dividend yield: 0.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.firstservice.com) provides property management services to businesses and individuals.


In the first quarter of 2024, FirstService spent $31.6 million on acquisitions (all amounts except share price and market cap in U.S....