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 Monday, June 10, 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.

Aytu Biopharma Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Aytu BioPharma, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company commercializing a portfolio of commercial prescription therapeutics and consumer health products. The Company’s Rx segment consists of prescription pharmaceutical products and the Consumer Health segment consists of various consumer healthcare products (the Consumer Health Portfolio). The Company’s prescription products include Adzenys XR-ODT (amphetamine) extended-release orally disintegrating tablets and Cotempla XR-ODT (methylphenidate) extended-release orally disintegrating tablets for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); Karbinal ER (carbinoxamine maleate), an extended-release antihistamine suspension indicated to treat numerous allergic conditions; and Poly-Vi-Flor and Tri-Vi-Flor, two complementary fluoride-based prescription vitamin product lines available in various formulations for infants and children with fluoride deficiency. Its Consumer Health Segment addresses a range of common conditions.

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.

Aytu Biopharma Inc has a Value Score of 92, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Aytu Biopharma Inc’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.18 compared to the industry median at 2.47, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Aytu Biopharma Inc’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Aytu Biopharma Inc’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 1.3, when compared to the industry median of 11.4, 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. Aytu Biopharma Inc’s shareholder yield is lower than its industry median ratio of (3.61%). 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. Aytu Biopharma Inc’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 2.55. This could make Aytu Biopharma Inc more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Aytu Biopharma Inc’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Aytu Biopharma Inc’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 20.75. This could make Aytu Biopharma Inc more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that Aytu Biopharma Inc 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.

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 93, which is considered to be undervalued.

Bayer AG (ADR)’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Bayer AG (ADR) less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.55.

You can read more about Bayer AG (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.

Bausch Health Companies Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Bausch Health Companies Inc. is a global diversified pharmaceutical company. The Company develops, manufactures, and markets a range of products primarily in gastroenterology (GI), hepatology, neurology, dermatology, eye health, and others, through Bausch + Lomb Corporation. Its Salix segment consists of sales in the United States of GI products. Its International segment consists of sales, with the exception of sales of Bausch + Lomb products and Solta Medical aesthetic medical devices, outside the United States and Puerto Rico of branded pharmaceutical products, branded generic pharmaceutical products and other products. Its Solta Medical segment consists of global sales of Solta Medical aesthetic medical devices. Its Diversified segment consists of sales in the United States of pharmaceutical products in the areas of neurology and certain other therapeutic classes. Its Bausch + Lomb segment consists of global sales of Bausch + Lomb Vision Care, surgical and pharmaceutical 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.

Bausch Health Companies Inc has a Value Score of 86, which is considered to be undervalued.

You can read more about Bausch Health Companies 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.

Cronos Group Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Cronos Group Inc. is a Canada-based global cannabinoid company engaged in building intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology and product development. The Company’s segments include United States and Rest of World. The United States operating segment consists of the manufacture and distribution of hemp-derived CBD infused products. The Rest of World operating segment is involved in the cultivation, manufacture, and marketing of cannabis and cannabis-derived products for the medical and adult-use markets. The Company’s international brand portfolio includes Spinach, PEACE NATURALS, and Lord Jones. The Lord Jones are hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) brand. Its Lord Jones Hash Fusions is a line-up of premium ice water hash infused pre-rolls. Its PEACE NATURALS offers Peppermint CBD, a blend of CBD extract, quality medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) oil, and a hint of natural peppermint flavor.

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.

Cronos Group Inc has a Value Score of 67, which is considered to be undervalued.

Cronos Group Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Cronos Group Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.55.

You can read more about Cronos Group 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.

Pharmacyte Biotech Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc. is a biotechnology company. It is focused on developing cellular therapies for cancer, diabetes, and malignant ascites based upon a cellulose-based live cell encapsulation technology known as Cell-in-a-Box. Its product candidate is referred to as CypCaps. The Cell-in-a-Box encapsulation technology potentially enables genetically engineered live human cells to be used to produce various biologically active molecules. It is advancing clinical research and development of new cellular-based therapies in oncology and diabetes. It is also focused on developing therapies for pancreatic and other solid cancerous tumors by using genetically engineered live human cells. Its product candidate for the treatment of diabetes consists of encapsulated genetically modified insulin-producing cells. It is also focused on the benefits of the Cell-in-a-Box technology to develop therapies for cancer that involve prodrugs based upon certain constituents of the Cannabis plant.

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.

Pharmacyte Biotech Inc has a Value Score of 100, which is considered to be undervalued.

Pharmacyte Biotech Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Pharmacyte Biotech Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.55.

You can read more about Pharmacyte Biotech 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.

Rapid Micro Biosystems Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. is a life sciences technology company providing mission critical automation solutions to facilitate the manufacturing and release of healthcare products, such as biologics, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, and sterile injectables. The Company's flagship Growth Direct system automates and modernizes the antiquated, manual microbial quality control, testing workflows used in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. It offers four specific applications for testing of microbial contamination: Environmental Monitoring, which tests the manufacturing environment, including circulating air, exposed surfaces, and personnel; Water, which tests any purified water used at any stage of the drug production process, including water for injection; In-Process Bioburden, which tests raw materials, drug substance and in-process product, and Sterility Release offering final testing of finished product to ensure sterility before the product is released for commercial sale.

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.

Rapid Micro Biosystems Inc has a Value Score of 71, which is considered to be undervalued.

Rapid Micro Biosystems Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Rapid Micro Biosystems Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.55.

You can read more about Rapid Micro Biosystems 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.

• Aytu Biopharma Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Bayer AG (ADR) stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Bausch Health Companies Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Cronos Group Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Pharmacyte Biotech Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Rapid Micro Biosystems 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

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