Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 5 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Entertainment 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 Entertainment 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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5 Undervalued Entertainment Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 5 undervalued stocks in the Entertainment industry for Monday, November 18, 2024. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Entertainment 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.

Global Mofy AI Limited’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Global Mofy AI Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides virtual content production, digital marketing, and digital assets development services for the metaverse industry in the People's Republic of China. It offers services for visual effect design, content development, production, and integration based on customers specific needs; and 3D rebuilt and artificial intelligence technologies using its Mofy Lab technology platform. The company also grants use right of digital assets for various applications, such as movies, TV series, AR/VR, animation, advertising, and gaming. In addition, it is involved in the operation of Century Mofy Vocational Education Institute located in Zhejiang, that provides specialized training for AI algorithm engineers, data labeling specialists, and computer graphics artists. The company was formerly known as Global Mofy Metaverse Limited and changed its name to Global Mofy AI Limited in August 2024. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

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.

Global Mofy AI Limited has a Value Score of 97, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Global Mofy AI Limited’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.18 compared to the industry median at 1.09, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Global Mofy AI Limited’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Global Mofy AI Limited’s price-earnings ratio is 0.40 compared to the industry median at 20.30. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Global Mofy AI Limited more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Global Mofy AI Limited’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 3.4, when compared to the industry median of 13.3, 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. Global Mofy AI Limited’s shareholder yield is lower than its industry median ratio of (0.70%). 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. Global Mofy AI Limited’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.34. This could make Global Mofy AI Limited more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Global Mofy AI Limited’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Global Mofy AI Limited’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 20.60. This could make Global Mofy AI Limited more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that Global Mofy AI Limited 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.

HUYA Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

HUYA Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates game live streaming platforms in the People’s Republic of China. Its platforms enable broadcasters and viewers to interact during live streaming. The company’s live streaming content also covers life and other entertainment content, such as talent shows, anime, outdoor activities, live chats, and online theater. In addition, it operates Nimo TV, a game live streaming platform in international markets. Further, the company provides online advertising, software development, internet value added, and cultural and creative services. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China. HUYA Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.

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.

HUYA Inc. has a Value Score of 99, which is considered to be undervalued.

HUYA Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make HUYA Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.34.

You can read more about HUYA 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.

iHuman Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

iHuman Inc. provides intellectual development products to individual users, kindergartens, and distributors in the People's Republic of China. The company offers interactive and self-directed learning apps, including iHuman Chinese, iHuman ABC, iHuman Pinyin, iHuman Magic Thinking, iHuman Books, iHuman Stories, iHuman Reading, iHumanpedia, iHuman Kids Workout, iHuman Coding, iHuman Fun Idioms, iHuman Little Artists, iHuman Writing, iHuman Fantastic Friends, and iHuman Readers; bekids Coding, bekids Coloring, bekids Reading, bekids Puzzle, bekids Academy, and Gogo Town; and Aha World, an open-ended interactive app that nurtures a desire for discovery. It provides intellectually stimulating materials, including books, interactive materials, and smart devices that develop children’s abilities in speaking, critical thinking, independent reading, and creativity. iHuman Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

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.

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

iHuman Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 4.9 compared to the industry median at 20.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes iHuman Inc. more attractive for value investors.

iHuman Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make iHuman Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.34.

You can read more about iHuman 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.

iQIYI, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

iQIYI, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online entertainment video services in the People’s Republic of China. It offers various products and services, including online video, online games, online literature, animations, and other products. The company operates a platform that provides a collection of internet video content, such as professionally produced content licensed from professional content providers and self-produced content. It also offers membership, online advertising, content distribution, and live broadcasting services. In addition, the company operates iQIYI Show, a live broadcasting platform that enables users to follow their favorite hosts and shows in real time through live broadcasting; and iQIYI Lite that offers an easy and quick access to the personalized videos based on their user preferences. Further, it is involved in the talent agency and IP licensing activities, as well as engages in developing a video community app. The company was formerly known as Qiyi.com, Inc. and changed its name to iQIYI, Inc. in November 2017. iQIYI, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. iQIYI, Inc. is a subsidiary of Baidu, Inc.

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.

iQIYI, Inc. has a Value Score of 98, which is considered to be undervalued.

iQIYI, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 9.0 compared to the industry median at 20.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes iQIYI, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

iQIYI, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make iQIYI, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.34.

You can read more about iQIYI, 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.

Sound Group Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Sound Group Inc. operates as an audio-centric social and entertainment company. It focuses on building audio platform to connect and communicate. The company, through its product portfolio and in-house technologies, caters to user interest in audio entertainment and social networking. It also engages in investment holding, technical support and consulting, advertising, and postcast activties. The company was formerly known as LIZHI INC. and changed its name to Sound Group Inc. in January 2024. Sound Group Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Singapore.

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.

Sound Group Inc. has a Value Score of 100, which is considered to be undervalued.

Sound Group Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Sound Group Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.34.

You can read more about Sound 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.

Other Entertainment Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 5 Best Entertainment 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.

• Global Mofy AI Limited stock has a Value Grade of A.
• HUYA Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• iHuman Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• iQIYI, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Sound Group Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 5 undervalued stocks in the Entertainment 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 Entertainment Stocks

Want to learn more about Entertainment 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.

• 5 Undervalued Entertainment Stocks for Monday, November 18
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