Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 5 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Pharmaceuticals 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 Pharmaceuticals 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.

What Goes Into AAII’s Value Grade?

Stock evaluation requires access to huge amounts of data as well as the knowledge and time to sift through it all, make sense of financial ratios, read income statements and analyze recent stock movement. AAII created A+ Investor, a robust data suite that condenses data research in an actionable and customizable way suitable for investors of all knowledge levels, to help investors with that task.

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.

Click the button below to learn more about A+ Investor and subscribe today.

5 Undervalued Pharmaceuticals Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 5 undervalued stocks in the Pharmaceuticals industry for Monday, April 15, 2024. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Pharmaceuticals 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.

Bayer AG (ADR)’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Bayer AG is a German-based life science company. The Company's segments are Crop Science, Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Health. The Crop Science segment focuses on seeds, improved plant traits, chemical and biological crop protection products, digital solutions and customer service for sustainable agriculture. The Pharmaceuticals segment focuses on prescription products, especially for cardiology and women's healthcare and specialty therapeutics focused on the areas of cardiology, oncology, hematology and ophthalmology, as well as gene therapy and others. The Consumer Health segment develops, produces and markets nonprescription over-the-counter medicines for self-medication. Its Consumer Health segment portfolio consists of products in dermatology, dietary supplement, analgesic, gastrointestinal, cold, allergy, sinus and flu, foot care and sun protection categories, among others.

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.

Bayer AG (ADR) has a Value Score of 90, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Bayer AG (ADR)’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.55 compared to the industry median at 2.51, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Bayer AG (ADR)’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Bayer AG (ADR)’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 4.1, when compared to the industry median of 10.4, 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. Bayer AG (ADR)’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of (3.19%). 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. Bayer AG (ADR)’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.94. This could make Bayer AG (ADR) more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Bayer AG (ADR)’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Bayer AG (ADR)’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 17.66. This could make Bayer AG (ADR) more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that Bayer AG (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.

Cocrystal Pharma Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. The Company is engaged in discovering and developing novel antiviral therapeutics that target the replication process of influenza viruses, coronaviruses (including SARS-CoV-2), noroviruses and hepatitis C viruses (HCV). It is developing small molecule antiviral therapeutics that inhibit the essential viral replication function of RNA viruses causing acute and chronic viral diseases. It has several candidates under development for the treatment of influenza infection. CC-42344 is a novel PB2 inhibitor, which is a preclinical lead for the treatment of pandemic and seasonal influenza A. It also develops broad-spectrum influenza antivirals targeting replication enzymes of influenza A and B strains. Its broad-spectrum antiviral drug candidate, CDI-988, is an oral treatment for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Its CC-31244, an HCV NNI, is a pan-genotypic inhibitor of NS5B polymerase for the treatment of HCV.

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.

Cocrystal Pharma Inc has a Value Score of 76, which is considered to be undervalued.

Cocrystal Pharma Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Cocrystal Pharma Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.94.

You can read more about Cocrystal Pharma 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.

CV Sciences Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

CV Sciences, Inc. is a consumer wellness company specializing in nutraceuticals and plant-based foods. The Company's hemp extracts and other science-backed, natural ingredients and products are sold through a range of sales channels from business-to-business (B2B) to business-to-consumer (B2C). It also operates a drug development program focused on developing and commercializing cannabidiol (CBD)-based therapeutics. It develops, manufactures, markets and sells herbal supplements, CBD products and plant-based food products under brands, such as +PlusCBD and Cultured Foods in the healthcare market sector, including nutraceutical, beauty care, specialty foods, and pet products. Its +PlusCBD branded products are sold at select retail locations throughout the United States. The Company's Cultured Foods brand provides a variety of 100% plant-based food products and caters to individuals seeking vegan, gluten-free, or flexitarian options for a culinary experience.

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.

CV Sciences Inc has a Value Score of 90, which is considered to be undervalued.

CV Sciences Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 1.8 compared to the industry median at 23.5. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes CV Sciences Inc more attractive for value investors.

CV Sciences Inc’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make CV Sciences Inc more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.94.

You can read more about CV Sciences 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.

Sunshine Biopharma Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Sunshine Biopharma, Inc. is a Canada-based pharmaceutical company. The Company offers and researches life-saving medicines in a variety of therapeutic areas, including oncology and antivirals. The Company has 27 additional generic prescription drugs. In addition, the Company is engaged in the development of various proprietary drugs, including Adva-27a, K1.1 mRNA and SBFM-PL4. Adva-27a is a small chemotherapy molecule targeting pancreatic cancer. The K1.1 mRNA is developed for liver cancer. SBFM-PL4 is an anti-coronavirus compound. The Company operates through two segments: Prescription Generic Pharmaceuticals (Generic Pharmaceuticals) and Nonprescription Over-The-Counter Products (OTC Products). It also operates two wholly owned subsidiaries: NoraPharma Inc., which has a portfolio consisting of 50 generic prescription drugs on the market in Canada, and Sunshine Biopharma Canada Inc., which develops and sells non-prescription over-the-counter (OTC) products.

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.

Sunshine Biopharma Inc has a Value Score of 95, which is considered to be undervalued.

Sunshine Biopharma Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Sunshine Biopharma Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.94.

You can read more about Sunshine Biopharma 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.

Medicine Man Technologies Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Medicine Man Technologies, Inc., operating as Schwazze, is a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator. The Company?s business involves the cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and retail sale of cannabis and cannabis-related products. The Company sells products it manufactures and cultivates and a variety of other cannabis goods through wholly owned retail stores, licensing arrangements, and/or third-party operators and retailers. The Company has three segments: Retail, Wholesale and Other. Retail segment consists of retail locations for the sale of cannabis products. The segment includes its Retail dispensaries located in Colorado and New Mexico. Wholesale segment consists of manufacturing, cultivation and sale of both wholesale cannabis and non-cannabis products. Other segment includes general corporate and other. It has operations in Colorado and New Mexico. It owns and operates 42 retail dispensaries, five cultivation facilities, and two manufacturing facilities.

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.

Medicine Man Technologies Inc has a Value Score of 99, which is considered to be undervalued.

Medicine Man Technologies Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Medicine Man Technologies Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.94.

You can read more about Medicine Man Technologies 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 Pharmaceuticals Stock Grades

Value is just one of the five Stock Grades included in our A+ Investor service. AAII members can see the top-graded stocks—those with grades of A or B for value, growth, momentum, earnings estimate revisions and quality—on the A+ Stock Grades Screener.

Also, if you want full access to all of AAII’s premium services, you can subscribe to one convenient bundled plan called AAII Platinum where you can try out A+ Investor, AAII Dividend Investing, the Stock Superstars Report, Growth Investing and VMQ Stocks. With the other premium services, you can dive deep into additional metrics, portfolios, commentary and information about Pharmaceuticals stocks as well as other industrys.

Choosing Which of the 5 Best Pharmaceuticals 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.

• Bayer AG (ADR) stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Cocrystal Pharma Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
• CV Sciences Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Sunshine Biopharma Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Medicine Man Technologies Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 5 undervalued stocks in the Pharmaceuticals 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.

We do so through a program of education that teaches you to invest for yourself and become an effective manager of your own wealth—no more relying on others for your financial independence. You can rely on AAII for timeless articles on financial planning and stock-picking, unbiased research and actionable analysis that makes you a better investor.

A+ Investor adds to that qualitative teaching by giving you a powerful data suite that helps you whittle down investment decisions to find stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or mutual funds that meet your needs.

Additional Resources About Pharmaceuticals Stocks

Want to learn more about Pharmaceuticals 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.

• 5 Undervalued Pharmaceuticals Stocks for Monday, April 15
• 5 Undervalued Pharmaceuticals Stocks for Friday, April 12
• Why Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc’s (APLS) Stock Is Down 7.07%
• Why Avidity Biosciences Inc’s (RNA) Stock Is Down 4.97%

AAII Disclaimer

We make no representations or warranties that any investor will, or is likely to, achieve profits similar to those shown, because past, hypothetical or simulated performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Before making an investment decision, you should consider your circumstances and whether the information on our content is applicable to your situation. This information was prepared in good faith and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions. The full disclaimer can be read here.