Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 6 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.

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6 Undervalued Pharmaceuticals Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 6 undervalued stocks in the Pharmaceuticals industry for Wednesday, April 17, 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.

Clever Leaves Holdings Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. is a multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids. The Company's segments include Cannabinoid and Non-Cannabinoid. The Cannabinoid segment is comprised of cultivation, extraction, manufacturing, commercialization, and distribution of cannabinoid products. The Non-Cannabinoid operating segment is comprised of the brands and manufacturing assets acquired as part of its acquisition of Herbal Brands. The Non-Cannabinoid segment is engaged in the business of formulating, manufacturing, marketing, selling, distributing, and otherwise commercializing wellness products and nutraceuticals, excluding cannabinoid products. Its customers for the Herbal Brands products include specialty and health retailers, mass retailers and specialty and health stores in the United States. It offers product portfolio in two categories: nutraceuticals and cannabinoids. The nutraceutical products consist of a variety of beverage and powder 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.

Clever Leaves Holdings Inc has a Value Score of 88, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Clever Leaves Holdings Inc’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.45 compared to the industry median at 2.56, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Clever Leaves Holdings Inc’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Clever Leaves Holdings Inc’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 0.2, 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. Clever Leaves Holdings Inc’s shareholder yield is lower than its industry median ratio of (3.18%). 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. Clever Leaves Holdings Inc’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.91. This could make Clever Leaves Holdings Inc more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

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 1.91.

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.

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company. The Company is focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of branded prescription pharmaceutical products. Its portfolio of brands includes Acetadote injection, for the treatment of acetaminophen poisoning; Caldolor injection, for the treatment of pain and fever, Kristalose for oral solution, a prescription laxative, for the treatment of constipation, and Omeclamox-Pak, oral, for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection and related duodenal ulcer disease. Its brands also include Sancuso transdermal, for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving certain types of chemotherapy treatment; Vaprisol injection, to raise serum sodium levels in hospitalized patients with euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia, and Vibativ injection for the treatment of certain serious bacterial infections, including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia.

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.

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has a Value Score of 95, which is considered to be undervalued.

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.91.

You can read more about Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, 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.

Qilian International Holding Group Ltd’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Qilian International Holding Group Ltd is a China-based company mainly engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing and sale of licorice products, oxytetracycline products, traditional Chinese medicine derivatives (TCMD) product, heparin product, sausage casings and fertilizers. The Company operates through three segments: Oxytetracycline & Licorice Products and TCMD segment, Fertilizer segment and Heparin Products and Sausage Casing segment. Its main brand is Qilian Shan. The Company principally operates its businesses within the domestic market.

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.

Qilian International Holding Group Ltd has a Value Score of 88, which is considered to be undervalued.

Qilian International Holding Group Ltd’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Qilian International Holding Group Ltd less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.91.

You can read more about Qilian International Holding Group 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.

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is engaged in developing and producing stabilized hypochlorous acid (HOCl), products for a range of applications, including wound care, animal health care, eye care, oral care and dermatological conditions. The Company's product offerings include Regenacyn Advanced Scar Gel, Regenacyn Plus Scar Gel, Rejuvacyn Advanced Skin Repair Cooling Mist, Pediacyn Skin Care, Microcyn, Ocucyn Eyelid and Eyelash Cleanser, Microdacyn60 Oral Care, Podiacyn Advanced Everyday Foot Care, and MicrocynAH. Regenacyn Advanced Scar Gel helps to improve the overall appearance of scars while reducing pain, itch, redness, and inflammation. Regenacyn Plus is a prescription-strength scar gel which is available as an office dispense product through dermatology practices and medical spas. Pediacyn is a pediatric dermatology and wound care product for over-the-counter use. MicrocynAH is a HOCl-based topical product that cleans, debrides and treats a range of animal wounds and infections.

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.

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc has a Value Score of 71, which is considered to be undervalued.

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.91.

You can read more about Sonoma Pharmaceuticals 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.

TRACON Pharmaceuticals Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company is focused on the development and commercialization of novel targeted therapeutics for cancer and utilizing its contract research organization (CRO) independent product development platform to partner with other life science companies to develop and commercialize products in the United States. The Company’s clinical-stage oncology product candidate is TRC102, which is a small molecule that has been studied in Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials for the treatment of mesothelioma, lung cancer, glioblastoma and solid tumors and YH001, which is a monospecific investigational cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4) antibody. TRC102 is a small molecule in clinical development to reverse resistance to specific chemotherapeutics by inhibiting DNA base excision repair (BER). Its clinical-stage product candidate, Envafolimab, is a PD-L1 antibody that is being developed for the treatment of sarcoma.

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.

TRACON Pharmaceuticals Inc has a Value Score of 73, which is considered to be undervalued.

You can read more about TRACON Pharmaceuticals 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

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Choosing Which of the 6 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.

• Clever Leaves Holdings Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Cocrystal Pharma Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Qilian International Holding Group Ltd stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
• TRACON Pharmaceuticals Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 6 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.

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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.

• 6 Undervalued Pharmaceuticals Stocks for Wednesday, April 17
• 6 Undervalued Pharmaceuticals Stocks for Tuesday, April 16
• What You Need to Know About Johnson & Johnson's Q1 Earnings
• Why Avadel Pharmaceuticals PLC (ADR)’s (AVDL) Stock Is Up 6.41%

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