Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 7 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?

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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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7 Undervalued Pharmaceuticals Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 7 undervalued stocks in the Pharmaceuticals industry for Tuesday, June 11, 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 93, 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 2.40, 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 2.56. 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 21.43. 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.

Cardinal Health Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Cardinal Health, Inc. is a global healthcare services and products company. The Company is engaged in providing customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices and patients in the home. The Company also provides pharmaceuticals and medical products. The Company’s segments include Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions (PSS) and Global Medical Products and Distribution (GMPD). The PSS segment distributes branded and generic pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical and over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products in the United States. The GMPD segment manufactures, sources and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical, surgical and laboratory products, which are sold in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and other markets. It connects patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination. It also offers Olathe medical devices.

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.

Cardinal Health Inc has a Value Score of 68, which is considered to be undervalued.

Cardinal Health Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 43.8 compared to the industry median at 22.5. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Cardinal Health Inc less attractive for value investors.

You can read more about Cardinal Health 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.

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 91, which is considered to be undervalued.

Clever Leaves Holdings Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Clever Leaves Holdings Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.56.

You can read more about Clever Leaves Holdings 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.

Processa Pharmaceuticals Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company is focused on utilizing its regulatory science approach, including the principles associated with food and drug administration (FDA’s) Project Optimus Oncology initiative and the related FDA Draft Guidance, in the development of Next Generation Chemotherapy (NGC) oncology drug products. The three NGC treatments in its pipeline are NGC-Capecitabine (NGC-Cap), PCS3117, also referred to as NGC-Gemcitabine (NGC-Gem) and PCS11T, also referred to as NGC-Irinotecan (NGC-Iri). NGC-Cap is a combination of PCS6422 and capecitabine, capecitabine being the oral prodrug of the cancer drug 5-fluorouracil. PCS3117 is an oral analog of gemcitabine that is converted to its active metabolite by a different enzyme system than gemcitabine, resulting in a positive response in gemcitabine patients and some gemcitabine treatment-resistant patients. PCS11T is a prodrug of the active metabolite of irinotecan (SN-38).

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.

Processa Pharmaceuticals Inc has a Value Score of 74, which is considered to be undervalued.

Processa Pharmaceuticals Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Processa Pharmaceuticals Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.56.

You can read more about Processa 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.

Perrigo Company PLC’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Perrigo Company plc is an Ireland-based provider of over the counter (OTC) health and wellness solutions that are designed to enhance individual well-being. The Company's segments include Consumer Self-Care Americas (CSCA) and Consumer Self-Care International (CSCI). The CSCA segment comprises its consumer self-care business (OTC, infant formula, and oral care categories, and contract manufacturing) in the United States and Canada, including the HRA Pharma self-care business (Women's Health and Skin-Care categories) in the United States and Canada. The CSCI segment comprises its consumer self-care business in Europe and Australia, which are primarily branded, its store brand business in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe and Asia and includes the HRA Pharma self-care business (Women's Health, Skin-Care and Rare-Disease categories) in Europe. Its product categories include Upper Respiratory, Pain and Sleep-Aids, Skincare and Personal Hygiene, Digestive Health, Nutrition and 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.

Perrigo Company PLC has a Value Score of 63, which is considered to be undervalued.

Perrigo Company PLC’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Perrigo Company PLC less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.56.

You can read more about Perrigo Company PLC’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. It has three segments: Retail, Wholesale and Other. The Retail segment consists of retail locations for the sale of cannabis products. The Wholesale segment consists of manufacturing, cultivation and sale of both wholesale cannabis and non-cannabis products. The Other segment encompasses the Company’s general corporate operations, in-store advertisements and certain vendor promotions. It has operations in Colorado and New Mexico. The Company owns and operates 63 retail dispensaries, six cultivation facilities and three 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 96, 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 2.56.

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.

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 74, which is considered to be undervalued.

TRACON Pharmaceuticals Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 1.7 compared to the industry median at 22.5. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes TRACON Pharmaceuticals Inc more attractive for value investors.

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 7 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.
• Cardinal Health Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Clever Leaves Holdings Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Processa Pharmaceuticals Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Perrigo Company PLC stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Medicine Man Technologies Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• TRACON Pharmaceuticals Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 7 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.

• 7 Undervalued Pharmaceuticals Stocks for Tuesday, June 11
• 6 Undervalued Pharmaceuticals Stocks for Monday, June 10
• Why Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated’s (CORT) Stock Is Down 4.14%
• Why Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc’s (VRCA) Stock Is Up 4.65%

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