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 tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be interested in stocks with great grades in the "Value" category. When paired with a high Zacks Rank, "A" grades in the Value category are among the strongest value stocks on the market today.
One company to watch right now is Flexible Solutions International (FSI). FSI is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), as well as a Value grade of A. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 15.99, while its industry has an average P/E of 17.56. Over the past year, FSI's Forward P/E has been as high as 18.38 and as low as 5.63, with a median of 11.16.
Finally, we should also recognize that FSI has a P/CF ratio of 11.15. This metric focuses on a firm's operating cash flow and is often used to find stocks that are undervalued based on the strength of their cash outlook. This stock's P/CF looks attractive against its industry's average P/CF of 31.63. FSI's P/CF has been as high as 14.89 and as low as -36.79, with a median of 10.65, all within the past year.
These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Flexible Solutions International is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, FSI feels like a great value stock at the moment.
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