Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 4 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Oil & Gas - Refining and Marketing 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 Oil & Gas - Refining and Marketing 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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4 Undervalued Oil & Gas - Refining and Marketing Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 4 undervalued stocks in the Oil & Gas - Refining and Marketing industry for Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Oil & Gas - Refining and Marketing 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.

Cosan SA - ADR’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Cosan SA, formerly know as Cosan SA Industria e Comercio, is a Brazil-based company primarily engaged in the oil marketing sector. The Company's activities are divided into six business segments: Raizen Energia, which produces and distributes sugarcane derivatives, such as raw sugar and hydrated ethanol, and cogenerates energy from sugarcane bagasse; Raizen Combustiveis, which distributes fuel, mainly through a network of gasoline stations under the Shell brand name; Comgas, which focuses on the natural gas distribution in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil; Radar, which is responsible for purchase, sale, management and leasing of agricultural land; Lubricants, which manufactures and sells lubricants under the Mobil brand name in Latin American market, as well as the Comma brand name in the European and Asian market, and Other, which includes investments in other businesses. The Company is a subsidiary of Cosan Ltd.

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.

Cosan SA - ADR has a Value Score of 65, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Cosan SA - ADR’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.84 compared to the industry median at 0.31, this company has a higher price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Cosan SA - ADR’s stock less attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Cosan SA - ADR’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 9.3, when compared to the industry median of 6.0, the company may be considered overvalued 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. Cosan SA - ADR’s shareholder yield is lower than its industry median ratio of 5.67%. 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. Cosan SA - ADR’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.85. This could make Cosan SA - ADR fairly attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Cosan SA - ADR’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Cosan SA - ADR’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 14.49. This could make Cosan SA - ADR more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that Cosan SA - ADR is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.

CVR Energy, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

CVR Energy, Inc. is a diversified holding company primarily engaged in the renewable fuels and petroleum refining and marketing businesses, as well as in the nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing business through its interest in its subsidiary, CVR Partners, LP (CVR Partners). The Company operates through two segments: Petroleum and Nitrogen Fertilizer. Petroleum Segment refines and markets high-value transportation fuels primarily in the form of gasoline and diesel fuels. Petroleum Segment is composed of the assets and operations of two refineries located in Coffeyville, Kansas and Wynnewood, Oklahoma and supporting logistics assets in the region. Nitrogen Fertilizer segment produces and markets nitrogen fertilizers in the form of urea and ammonium nitrate (UAN) and ammonia. The Company's Nitrogen Fertilizer Segment is composed of the assets and operations of CVR Partners, including two nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing facilities located in Coffeyville, Kansas and East Dubuque, Illinois.

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.

CVR Energy, Inc. has a Value Score of 91, which is considered to be undervalued.

CVR Energy, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 4.4 compared to the industry median at 12.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes CVR Energy, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

CVR Energy, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make CVR Energy, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.85.

You can read more about CVR Energy, 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.

Star Group LP’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Star Group, L.P. is a full-service energy provider that specializes in the sale of home heating oil and propane, as well as air conditioning products and services to residential and commercial customers. The Company conducts its business through an operating subsidiary, Petro Holdings, Inc. The Company also sells diesel fuel, gasoline and home heating oil on a delivery only basis, and in certain of its marketing areas. The Company provides plumbing services primarily to home heating oil and propane customer base. The Company?s installation and services include equipment installations, equipment maintenance service contracts and billable call services. The Company is a retail distributor of home heating oil operating in northern and eastern states within the Northeast, Central and Southeast of the United States regions, including its propane locations.

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.

Star Group LP has a Value Score of 89, which is considered to be undervalued.

Star Group LP’s price-earnings ratio is 14.3 compared to the industry median at 12.3. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Star Group LP less attractive for value investors.

Star Group LP’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Star Group LP less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.85.

You can read more about Star Group LP’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.

Exxon Mobil Corp’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Exxon Mobil Corporation is an international energy and petrochemical company. The Company’s primary businesses include Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions. Its Upstream division is engaged in exploring and developing oil and natural gas using technology. Its Product Solutions division is engaged in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and plastic waste by developing more sustainable products such as lower-emission fuels, chemical performance products and lubricants and plastics. Its Low Carbon Solutions segment is focused on commercializing lower-emission business opportunities in carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and lower-emission fuels. It owns and operates a carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline network in the United States, adding more than 1,300 miles, including nearly 925 miles of CO2 pipelines in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. It also includes Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain oil and natural gas operations. It also has over 15 onshore CO2 storage sites.

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.

Exxon Mobil Corp has a Value Score of 69, which is considered to be undervalued.

Exxon Mobil Corp’s price-earnings ratio is 11.7 compared to the industry median at 12.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Exxon Mobil Corp more attractive for value investors.

Exxon Mobil Corp’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Exxon Mobil Corp more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.85.

You can read more about Exxon Mobil Corp’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 Oil & Gas - Refining and Marketing Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 4 Best Oil & Gas - Refining and Marketing 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.

• Cosan SA - ADR stock has a Value Grade of B.
• CVR Energy, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Star Group LP stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Exxon Mobil Corp stock has a Value Grade of B.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 4 undervalued stocks in the Oil & Gas - Refining and Marketing 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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