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 Specialty Retail 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 Specialty Retail 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 Specialty Retail 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 Specialty Retail industry for Tuesday, December 09, 2025. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Specialty Retail 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.

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates through Dealerships and Total Care Auto, Powered by Landcar (TCA) segments. The company offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and vehicle repair and maintenance services, replacement parts, collision repair, and recondition of used vehicle services. It also provides finance and insurance products, including arranging vehicle financing through third parties; and aftermarket products, such as extended vehicle service contracts, guaranteed asset protection debt cancellation, prepaid maintenance contracts, key replacement contracts, paintless debt repair contracts, appearance protection contracts, tire and wheel, and lease wear and tear contracts. The company sells its products and services to individual retail customers, other dealers, and licensed wholesalers through its network of dealerships and at auctions. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.

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.

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. has a Value Score of 93, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.26 compared to the industry median at 0.38, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 8.40 compared to the industry median at 20.20. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 9.1, when compared to the industry median of 13.9, 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. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of 0.40%. 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. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.90. This could make Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 21.00. This could make Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that Asbury Automotive Group, 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.

America's Car-Mart, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

America's Car-Mart, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer for the used car market in the United States. It sells older model used vehicles and provides financing for its customers. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas.

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.

America's Car-Mart, Inc. has a Value Score of 69, which is considered to be undervalued.

America's Car-Mart, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 15.8 compared to the industry median at 20.2. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes America's Car-Mart, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

America's Car-Mart, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make America's Car-Mart, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.90.

You can read more about America's Car-Mart, 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.

MarineMax, Inc.’s Value Grade

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MarineMax, Inc. operates as a recreational boat and yacht retailer and superyacht services company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Retail Operations and Product Manufacturing. The company sells new and used recreational boats, including pleasure and fishing boats, mega-yachts, yachts, sport cruisers, motor yachts, e-power yachts, pontoon boats, ski boats, jet boats, and other recreational boats. It also offers marine parts and accessories comprising marine electronics; dock and anchoring products that include boat fenders, lines, and anchors; boat covers; trailer parts; water sport accessories, which comprise tubes, lines, wakeboards, and skis; engine parts; oils; lubricants; steering and control systems; corrosion control products and service products; high-performance accessories, including propellers and instruments; and a line of boating accessories, such as life jackets, inflatables, and water sports equipment. In addition, the company provides novelty items, such as shirts, caps, and license plates; marine engines and equipment; maintenance, repair, and slip and storage services; and boat or yacht brokerage services, as well as yacht charters and power catamarans. Further, it offers new or used boat finance services; arranges insurance coverage, including boat property, disability, undercoating, gel sealant, fabric protection, trailer tire and wheel protection, and casualty insurance coverage; and manufactures and sells sport yachts and yachts. Additionally, the company operates MarineMax vacations in Tortola and British Virgin Islands. It also markets and sells its products through offsite locations and print catalog. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Oldsmar, Florida.

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.

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

MarineMax, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make MarineMax, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.90.

You can read more about MarineMax, 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.

J.Jill, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

J.Jill, Inc. operates as an omnichannel retailer for women’s apparel in the United States. The company offers apparel, footwear, and accessories, such as scarves and jewelry. It sells its products under the J.Jill and three sub-brands, including Pure Jill, Wearever, and Fit brands through ecommerce platform and catalog, as well as its retail stores. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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.

J.Jill, Inc. has a Value Score of 88, which is considered to be undervalued.

J.Jill, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 6.8 compared to the industry median at 20.2. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes J.Jill, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

J.Jill, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make J.Jill, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.90.

You can read more about J.Jill, 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.

Upbound Group, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Upbound Group, Inc. leases household durable goods to customers on a lease-to-own basis in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. It operates through four segments: Rent-A-Center, Acima, Mexico, and Franchising. The company's brands, such as Rent-A-Center and Acima that facilitate consumer transactions across a range of store-based and virtual channels. It also provides furniture comprising mattresses, wheel and tires, consumer electronics, appliances, tools, handbags, computers, smartphones, and accessories. In addition, the company offers merchandise on an installment sales basis; and the lease-to-own transaction to consumers who do not qualify for traditional financing, the lease to-own transaction through staffed or unstaffed kiosks located in third-party retailer's locations, and other virtual options. It operates retail installment sales stores under the Get It Now and Home Choice names; lease-to-own and franchised lease-to-own stores under the Rent-A-Centre, ColorTyme, and RimTyme names; and company-owned stores and e-commerce platform through rentacenter.com. The company was formerly known as Rent-A-Center, Inc. and changed its name to Upbound Group, Inc. in February 2023. Upbound Group, Inc. was founded in 1960 and is based in Plano, Texas.

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.

Upbound Group, Inc. has a Value Score of 86, which is considered to be undervalued.

Upbound Group, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 12.5 compared to the industry median at 20.2. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Upbound Group, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Upbound Group, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Upbound Group, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.90.

You can read more about Upbound 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 Specialty Retail Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 5 Best Specialty Retail 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.

• Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• America's Car-Mart, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
• MarineMax, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
• J.Jill, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Upbound 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 Specialty Retail 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 Specialty Retail Stocks

Want to learn more about Specialty Retail 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 Specialty Retail Stocks for Tuesday, December 09
• Is Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Overvalued?
• Is The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) Overvalued?
• 3 Undervalued Specialty Retail Stocks for Monday, December 08

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