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 Electronic Equipment & Parts 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 Electronic Equipment & Parts 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 Electronic Equipment & Parts 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 Electronic Equipment & Parts industry for Thursday, May 30, 2024. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Electronic Equipment & Parts 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.

Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation is a distributor and wholesaler of stock selection of music, movies, video games, electronics, arcades, and collectibles. The Company offers 485,000 in stock keeping unit (SKUs), including over 57,300 exclusive compact discs, vinyl LP records, digital optical disc (DVDs), Blu-rays, and video games. The Company offers integrated services, and end-to-end e-commerce solutions. The Company provides a range of consumer electronics and accessories from the brands, such as Vinyl Styl, Audio-Technica, TEAC, Stanton, Numark, Ion, Jensen, Thorens, and Music Hall. The Company offers a range of assortment of headphones, speakers, mixers, amplifiers, audio and video cables, cellphone accessories, and carrying cases. Its brands include AMPED Distribution, COKeM International, Mill Creek Entertainment, NCircle Entertainment, and Vinyl Styl.

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.

Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp has a Value Score of 76, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.11 compared to the industry median at 1.50, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 8.7, when compared to the industry median of 12.3, 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. Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of (1.36%). 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. Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.40. This could make Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Desktop Metal Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Desktop Metal, Inc. offers additive manufacturing technologies focused on the production of end-use parts. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated additive manufacturing solutions comprised of hardware, software, materials, and services with support for metals, polymers, elastomers, ceramics, sands, composites, and biocompatible materials. Its solutions span across the product life cycle, from product development to mass production and aftermarket operations, and address an array of industries, including automotive, healthcare and dental, consumer products, heavy industry, aerospace, machine design and research and development. Its binder jet metal additive manufacturing platforms include P-Series, the Shop System, and the X-Series. Its photopolymer additive manufacturing systems include The Einstein Series, ETEC Xtreme 8K platform and ETEC Pro XL. Its digital casting additive manufacturing systems comprise its S-Series platform, which include S-Max and S-Max Pro.

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.

Desktop Metal Inc has a Value Score of 61, which is considered to be undervalued.

Desktop Metal Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Desktop Metal Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.40.

You can read more about Desktop Metal 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.

Jabil Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Jabil Inc. is a manufacturing solutions provider. The Company provides comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets. It operates through two segments: Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS). EMS segment is focused on leveraging information technology, supply chain design and engineering, technologies centered on core electronics, utilizing its manufacturing infrastructure and its ability to serve a broad range of end markets. EMS segment includes customers in the fifth generation (5G), wireless and cloud, digital print and retail, industrial and semi-capital equipment, and networking and storage industries. DMS segment provides engineering solutions, which is focused on material sciences, machining, tooling and others. DMS segment includes customers in the automotive and transportation, connected devices, healthcare and packaging industries.

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.

Jabil Inc has a Value Score of 69, which is considered to be undervalued.

Jabil Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 10.1 compared to the industry median at 23.6. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Jabil Inc more attractive for value investors.

Jabil Inc’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Jabil Inc more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.40.

You can read more about Jabil 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.

Markforged Holding Corp’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Markforged Holding Corporation designs hardware, software and advanced materials. The Company's platform, The Digital Forge, is an additive manufacturing platform powering engineers, designers and manufacturing professionals globally. The Digital Forge combines three-dimensional (3D) printers, proprietary metal and composite materials and cloud-based software for manufacturers to bring industrial production to the point of need on the factory floor. Its portfolio of 3D printers includes industrial composite printers that provide predictable functionality through their software, sensors, materials and print modes and metal printers that can fabricate strong, complex metal parts in a variety of metals. It serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer packaged goods, education and research, electronics manufacturing, energy, federal and defense, industrial equipment, medical, product development and food and beverage.

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.

Markforged Holding Corp has a Value Score of 70, which is considered to be undervalued.

Markforged Holding Corp’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Markforged Holding Corp less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.40.

You can read more about Markforged Holding 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.

Nano Dimension Ltd - ADR’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Nano Dimension Ltd, former ZBI Ltd, is an Israel-based company active in the technology sector. The Company operates as a provider of intelligent machines for the fabrication of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME). Its portfolio solutions ranging from Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME), Printed Electronics (PE), Micro Additive Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) deep learning, Surface-Mount Technology SMT Pick-and-Place, and inkjet solutions. Products portfolio consists products such as, DragonFly IV advanced 3D printing, Admatec 3D printers, AME materials, Versatile High Speed Dispensing Solutions, Production SMD software, Full Convection Reflow Ovens, Global Inkjet Systems, DeepCube, Fabrica 2.0 and Fabrica Micro-AM Materials among others. The Company targets a range of industry sectors, such as smart electronic devices that rely on printed circuit boards, connected devices, Radio Frequency (RF) components and antennas, sensors, and smart 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.

Nano Dimension Ltd - ADR has a Value Score of 85, which is considered to be undervalued.

Nano Dimension Ltd - ADR’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Nano Dimension Ltd - ADR less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.40.

You can read more about Nano Dimension 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.

Ostin Technology Group Co Ltd’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Ostin Technology Group Co Ltd is a China-based holding company principally engaged in the manufacture and supply of display modules and polarizers. The Company is mainly engaged in the development and manufacture of thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) modules of various sizes and custom sizes. Its products are mainly used in consumer electronics, outdoor LCD displays and automotive displays. Its customers include computer, automotive electronics and LCD display manufacturers. The Company primarily conducts its businesses in domestic and foreign markets.

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.

Ostin Technology Group Co Ltd has a Value Score of 87, which is considered to be undervalued.

Ostin Technology Group Co Ltd’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Ostin Technology Group Co Ltd less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.40.

You can read more about Ostin Technology Group Co 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.

Other Electronic Equipment & Parts Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 6 Best Electronic Equipment & Parts 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.

• Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Desktop Metal Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Jabil Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Markforged Holding Corp stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Nano Dimension Ltd - ADR stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Ostin Technology Group Co Ltd stock has a Value Grade of A.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 6 undervalued stocks in the Electronic Equipment & Parts 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 Electronic Equipment & Parts Stocks

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