Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 7 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Food Processing industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.

Why Focus on Undervalued Food Processing Stocks?

Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.

AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.

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AAII’s proprietary stock grades come with A+ Investor. These offer intuitive A–F grades for more than just value. It is possible for a stock to appear cheap based on one valuation metric but appear expensive on another. It is also possible for one valuation ratio to be associated with outperforming stocks during certain periods of time but not others. Some stocks may even have null values for certain metrics like the price-earnings ratio or the price-to-book ratio but not others. An example of this would be a company with losses instead of profits or a negative book value because of heavy borrowing. Negative earnings or book value result in non-meaningful ratios that are left blank or null.

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7 Undervalued Food Processing Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 7 undervalued stocks in the Food Processing industry for Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Food Processing industry median.

The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.

The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)

Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).

As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co’s Value Grade

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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company is a human and animal nutrition company. The Company is an agricultural supply chain manager and processor. It operates through three business segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition. The Ag Services and Oilseeds segment includes global activities related to the origination, merchandising, transportation, and storage of agricultural raw materials, and the crushing and further processing of oilseeds such as soybeans and soft seeds into vegetable oils and protein meals. The Carbohydrate Solutions segment is engaged in corn and wheat wet and dry milling and other activities. The Nutrition segment is engaged in the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of a range of ingredients and solutions, including plant-based proteins, natural flavors, flavor systems, natural colors, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, botanical extracts, and other specialty food and feed ingredients.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has a Value Score of 92, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Archer-Daniels-Midland Co’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.30 compared to the industry median at 0.96, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Archer-Daniels-Midland Co’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co’s price-earnings ratio is 7.47 compared to the industry median at 19.54. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Archer-Daniels-Midland Co more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Archer-Daniels-Midland Co’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 9.2, when compared to the industry median of 10.6, the company may be considered undervalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.

Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of 0.00%. Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.

As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 2.06. This could make Archer-Daniels-Midland Co more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

B&G; Foods Inc’s Value Grade

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B&G; Foods, Inc. manufactures, sells and distributes a diverse portfolio of shelf-stable and frozen food and household products across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Its products include frozen and canned vegetables, vegetables, canola and other cooking oils, vegetable shortening, cooking sprays, oatmeal and other hot cereals, fruit spreads, canned meats and beans, bagel chips, spices, seasonings, hot sauces, wine vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, salad dressings, pizza crusts, Mexican-style sauces, dry soups, taco shells and kits, salsas, pickles, peppers, tomato-based products, cookies and crackers, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, nut clusters and other specialty products. It also sells and distributes Static Guard, a household product brand. It sells and distributes its products directly and via a network of independent brokers and distributors to supermarket chains, food service outlets, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, non-food outlets and specialty distributors.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

B&G; Foods Inc has a Value Score of 91, which is considered to be undervalued.

B&G; Foods Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make B&G; Foods Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.06.

You can read more about B&G; Foods Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Better Choice Company Inc’s Value Grade

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Better Choice Company Inc. is a pet health and wellness company, which is focused on providing pet products and services. It offers a portfolio of pet health and wellness products for dogs and cats sold under its Halo brand across multiple forms, including foods, treats, toppers, dental products, chews, and supplements. Its products consist of kibble and canned dog and cat food, freeze-dried raw dog food and treats, vegan dog food and treats, oral care products and supplements. It groups channels of trade into four categories: E-commerce, which includes the sale of product to online retailers; Brick & Mortar, which includes the sale of product to Pet Specialty retailers; Direct to Consumer, which includes the sale of product through its Website, and International, which includes the sale of product to foreign distribution partners and to select international retailers. It is also engaged in development of a supplement (treats and toppers) to support weight loss in domestic animals.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Better Choice Company Inc has a Value Score of 82, which is considered to be undervalued.

Better Choice Company Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Better Choice Company Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.06.

You can read more about Better Choice Company Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

First Pacific Co Ltd (ADR)’s Value Grade

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First Pacific Co Ltd is an investment holding company mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of consumer food products. Along with subsidiaries, the Company operates its business in Asia-Pacific through four segments. The Consumer Food Products segment is involved in the production and sale of consumer food products through PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk (Indofood). The Telecommunications segment provides telecommunications services through PLDT Inc. The Infrastructure segment is involved in the infrastructure investment management through Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC). It is engaged in supply of electricity and water, operation of toll roads, hospital groups, railways and power plants. The Natural Resources segment is involved in the metal mining, and producing gold, copper and silver through Philex Mining Corporation (Philex). In addition, it is also engaged in integrated sugar and ethanol businesses.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

First Pacific Co Ltd (ADR) has a Value Score of 99, which is considered to be undervalued.

First Pacific Co Ltd (ADR)’s price-earnings ratio is 3.3 compared to the industry median at 19.5. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes First Pacific Co Ltd (ADR) more attractive for value investors.

First Pacific Co Ltd (ADR)’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make First Pacific Co Ltd (ADR) less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.06.

You can read more about First Pacific Co Ltd (ADR)’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Golden Growers Cooperative’s Value Grade

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Golden Growers Cooperative (Cooperative) is an agricultural cooperative association. The Cooperative is owned by approximately 1,480 members, which is in the business of providing value to its members by facilitating their delivery of corn to the corn wet-milling facility owned by ProGold Limited Liability Company (ProGold), a Minnesota limited liability company, in which the Cooperative owns a 49% membership interest. The Cooperative membership in ProGold LLC includes a right and obligation for the Cooperative to deliver corn to the ProGold facility for processing. Annually, the Cooperative is required to deliver approximately 15,490,480 bushels of corn to Cargill for processing at the ProGold facility.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Golden Growers Cooperative has a Value Score of 61, which is considered to be undervalued.

Golden Growers Cooperative’s price-earnings ratio is 11.4 compared to the industry median at 19.5. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Golden Growers Cooperative more attractive for value investors.

Golden Growers Cooperative’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Golden Growers Cooperative more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.06.

You can read more about Golden Growers Cooperative’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Herbalife Ltd’s Value Grade

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Herbalife Ltd. is a global nutrition company. The Company sells weight management; targeted nutrition; energy, sports and fitness; and other nutrition products to and through a network of independent members (Members). Its products include meal replacements, protein shakes, teas, aloes, high-protein snacks, vitamins and supplements, sports nutrition and outer nutrition products. The Company offers a range of meal replacement products, such as protein shakes, bars and soups. Its snack portfolio includes a variety of sweet, savory and creamy options, such as high protein iced coffee, protein bars, snack shakes, soups, baking mixes and others. Its Herbal Aloe Concentrate is a beverage formulated with aloe vera, which can be mixed with water, tea or protein shake. It has also developed a portfolio of dietary supplements, encompassing solutions for heart health, digestive health, immunity and others. It sells products in 95 markets across the world.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Herbalife Ltd has a Value Score of 94, which is considered to be undervalued.

Herbalife Ltd’s price-earnings ratio is 5.7 compared to the industry median at 19.5. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Herbalife Ltd more attractive for value investors.

You can read more about Herbalife Ltd’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

TreeHouse Foods Inc’s Value Grade

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TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of private label foods and beverages in North America. The Company's portfolio includes beverage and drink mix offerings, which include non-dairy creamer, single-serve beverages, broths/stocks, powdered beverages and other blends, tea, and ready-to-drink-beverages, and grocery offerings, which include pickles, refrigerated dough, hot cereal, and cheese and pudding. It sells its products to retail, co- manufacturing, and food-away-from-home customers in shelf-stable, refrigerated, and frozen formats. It also offers its customers a range of value and nutritional solutions, including natural, organic, and gluten-free products. It owns Bick's pickles, Habitant pickled beets, Woodman's horseradish and McLarens pickled onions brands. The Company sells its products through various distribution channels, including retailers, food service distributors, co-manufacturers, and industrial and export channels.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

TreeHouse Foods Inc has a Value Score of 62, which is considered to be undervalued.

TreeHouse Foods Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 22.4 compared to the industry median at 19.5. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes TreeHouse Foods Inc less attractive for value investors.

TreeHouse Foods Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make TreeHouse Foods Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.06.

You can read more about TreeHouse Foods Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Other Food Processing Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 7 Best Food Processing Stocks Is Right for You

Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.

• Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock has a Value Grade of A.
• B&G; Foods Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Better Choice Company Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• First Pacific Co Ltd (ADR) stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Golden Growers Cooperative stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Herbalife Ltd stock has a Value Grade of A.
• TreeHouse Foods Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 7 undervalued stocks in the Food Processing industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.

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Additional Resources About Food Processing Stocks

Want to learn more about Food Processing stocks to see if they could be the right investment for you? Check out some additional resources and articles to help you on your financial journey.

• 4 Undervalued Food Processing Stocks for Tuesday, February 20
• 7 Undervalued Food Processing Stocks for Monday, February 19
• 6 Undervalued Food Processing Stocks for Friday, February 16
• What You Need to Know About TreeHouse Foods Inc's Q4 Earnings

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