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 Online Services 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 Online Services 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 Online Services 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 Online Services industry for Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Online Services 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.

Curiositystream Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

CuriosityStream Inc. is a media and entertainment company that offers video and audio programming across the principal categories of factual entertainment, including science, history, society, nature, lifestyle and technology. The Company provides factual entertainment that informs, enchants and inspires. It provides advertising and sponsorships services through developing integrated digital brand partnerships designed to offer the chance to be associated with CuriosityStream content in a variety of forms, including short- and long-form program integration; branded social media promotional videos; broadcast advertising spots in its video and audio programs that are made available on its linear programming channels or in front of the paywall; and its increasing focus on digital display ads while delivering its content through advertising-based video-on-demand, transactional video-on-demand, free advertising-supported streaming television, YouTube and other similar distribution channels.

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.

Curiositystream Inc has a Value Score of 85, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Curiositystream Inc’s price-to-sales ratio at 1.57 compared to the industry median at 1.36, this company has a higher price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Curiositystream Inc’s stock less attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Curiositystream Inc’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 3.7, when compared to the industry median of 12.8, 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. Curiositystream Inc’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of (1.32%). 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. Curiositystream Inc’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.87. This could make Curiositystream Inc more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. is a Canada-based gaming media and entertainment company. The Company’s principal business activities are comprised of media and content, entertainment and esports. The Company’s digital media platform includes video gaming related websites, YouTube channels and a library of casual games. The Company’s esports division, Luminosity Gaming Inc. (Luminosity), is a global esports franchise that consists of professional esports teams under ownership and management, including the Vancouver Titans Overwatch team and the Seattle Surge Call of Duty team. The Company’s entertainment business owns and operates a mobile gaming event in Europe, Pocket Gamer Connects. Its subsidiaries include GameCo Esports Canada Inc., GameCo eSports USA Inc., Luminosity Gaming Inc., Luminosity Gaming (USA) LLC, Enthusiast Gaming Properties Inc., Enthusiast Gaming Inc., Enthusiast Gaming Live Inc., Enthusiast Gaming Media (US) Inc., TeachMe, Inc., Outplayed, Inc. 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.

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc has a Value Score of 91, which is considered to be undervalued.

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.87.

You can read more about Enthusiast Gaming 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.

Hong Kong Technology Ventre Co Ltd (ADR)’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Hong Kong Technology Venture Co Ltd, formerly Hong Kong Television Network Ltd, is an investment holding company principally engaged in the provision of multimedia business. The Company engages in the provision of multimedia production and contents distribution as well as operating a 24-hour e-Shopping Mall, providing a one-stop shop platform including online shopping, delivery service and customer experience. The Company also involves in the provision of technology on an integrated end-to-end eCommerce solution including hardware and software systems as a service aiming to enable traditional supermarkets or retailers locally and globally to enter into digital retailing.

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.

Hong Kong Technology Ventre Co Ltd (ADR) has a Value Score of 88, which is considered to be undervalued.

Hong Kong Technology Ventre Co Ltd (ADR)’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Hong Kong Technology Ventre Co Ltd (ADR) less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.87.

You can read more about Hong Kong Technology Ventre Co 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.

36Kr Holdings Inc - ADR’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

36Kr Holdings Inc. is a company that provides clients with new economy-focused business services, including online advertising services, enterprise value-added services and subscription services. The Company provides reports on companies, market updates, editorials and commentaries, and introduces some startup companies to the investment community. The Company offer services either through agencies or directly to the end customers. The Company operates its businesses primarily in 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.

36Kr Holdings Inc - ADR has a Value Score of 89, which is considered to be undervalued.

36Kr Holdings Inc - ADR’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make 36Kr Holdings Inc - ADR less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.87.

You can read more about 36Kr Holdings Inc - 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.

Sohu.com Ltd - ADR’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Sohu.com Ltd is a China-based company mainly engaged in brand advertising business and online game business. The Company primarily operates through two segments. The Sohu segment is mainly engaged in the brand advertising business. The Changyou segment is mainly engaged in the operation of Changyou online game business and the 17173.com Website. The Company primarily operates in 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.

Sohu.com Ltd - ADR has a Value Score of 96, which is considered to be undervalued.

Sohu.com Ltd - ADR’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Sohu.com Ltd - ADR less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.87.

You can read more about Sohu.com 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.

Upexi Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Upexi, Inc. is a multi-faceted brand owner with brands in the health, wellness, pet, beauty, and other growing markets. The Company focuses on direct-to-consumer and Amazon brands. The Company utilizes its in-house software-as-a-service (SaaS) programmatic advertising technology to help achieve a lower cost per acquisition and accumulate consumer data for increased cross-selling between its growing portfolio of brands. Its Branded Product segment is focused on the development, growth, and distribution of the branded products that the Company own. Its Recommerce segment is focused on the purchase and sale of new and used products through channels, such as Amazon and wholesale distributors. The Company’s brands include VitaMedica, Tytan Tiles, and others. VitaMedica offers clinician-originated nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals products. VitaMedica’s sales model includes wholesale distribution through surgeons and med spas and direct to consumers through e-commerce and marketplaces.

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.

Upexi Inc has a Value Score of 85, which is considered to be undervalued.

Upexi Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Upexi Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.87.

You can read more about Upexi 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 Online Services Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 6 Best Online Services 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.

• Curiositystream Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Hong Kong Technology Ventre Co Ltd (ADR) stock has a Value Grade of A.
• 36Kr Holdings Inc - ADR stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Sohu.com Ltd - ADR stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Upexi Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 6 undervalued stocks in the Online Services 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 Online Services Stocks

Want to learn more about Online Services 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 Online Services Stocks for Wednesday, September 11
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• Why Beyond Inc’s (BYON) Stock Is Up 16.98%
• Why EverQuote Inc’s (EVER) Stock Is Down 4.66%

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