Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 4 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Electrical Components & Equipment 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.

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Before choosing which top Electrical Components & Equipment stock to buy, be sure to conduct proper due diligence: analyze various financial metrics and look at historical data, public statements and news coverage.

Our fundamental outlook for the Electrical Components & Equipment industry remains neutral. The industry consists largely of companies that produce electric cables and wires, electrical equipment, transformers, motors and generators, wiring devices, power supply systems, fuel cells, lighting, and solar power systems. Valuations for the group are currently more in line with historical averages following share price recovery from sharp declines early in 2020 due to macroeconomic uncertainty from numerous headwinds, including the still-evolving total impact of Covid-19. We forecast that the industry results will show more material recovery in 2022, when we expect some headwinds created by recovery to abate. We anticipate growth to be up in 2021, reflecting the start of recovery from Covid-19 and strength in utility markets and benefits from integration with 5G and electric vehicles. In 2021, we anticipate growth to be slightly muted by supply chain constraints, rising input costs, and the semiconductor shortage. Our fundamental outlook reflects data from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s Electroindustry Business Conditions Index. The June 2021 reading rose to 70 from 65.4 in May 2021, due to improved industry sentiment, but noting some impacts from the supply chain and inflation. Most respondents see better or unchanged conditions, and no respondents see declining conditions, which we think it indicative that recovery has taken hold in the sub-industry. Our opinion also reflects recent data from the Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI).

Why Focus on Undervalued Electrical Components & Equipment 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.

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4 Undervalued Electrical Components & Equipment Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 4 undervalued stocks in the Electrical Components & Equipment industry for Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Electrical Components & Equipment 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.

Atkore Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Atkore Inc. is a manufacturer of electrical products primarily for the non-residential construction and renovation markets, as well as residential markets, and safety and infrastructure products for the construction and industrial markets. The Company’s segments include Electrical, and Safety & Infrastructure. The Electrical segment manufactures products used in the construction of electrical power systems, including conduit, cable, and installation accessories. This segment serves contractors in partnership with the electrical wholesale channel. The Safety & Infrastructure segment designs and manufactures solutions, including metal framing, mechanical pipe, perimeter security, and cable management for the protection and reliability of critical infrastructure. These solutions are marketed to contractors, original equipment manufacturers, and end-users. It also offers high density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit, primarily serving telecommunications, utility, and transportation markets.

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.

Atkore Inc has a Value Score of 81, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Atkore Inc’s price-to-sales ratio at 1.30 compared to the industry median at 1.65, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Atkore Inc’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Atkore Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 6.19 compared to the industry median at 17.90. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Atkore Inc more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Atkore Inc’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 3.9, when compared to the industry median of 11.5, 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. Atkore Inc’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of (0.25%). 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. Atkore Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 2.51. This could make Atkore Inc less attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. is a provider of automation and control technologies, and products. The Company's segments include Industrial Automation (IA), Rail Transportation (rail), Mechanical and Electrical (M&E;), and Miscellaneous. Its technologies are applied through its industrial automation solution suite, including the Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controller, Real-time Management Information System, HolliAS Asset Management System, Operator Training System, Batch Application Package, Advanced Process Control Package (HolliAS APC Suite), Safety Instrumentation System (SIS), railway signaling system of Train Control Center, Automatic Train Protection, Subway Supervisory and Control platform, nuclear power non-safety automation and control system HolliAs-NMS DCS and other products. It serves customers in the industrial, railway, subway, nuclear power, and mechanical and electronic industries in China, Southeast Asia, India, Europe and the Middle East.

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.

Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd has a Value Score of 85, which is considered to be undervalued.

Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd’s price-earnings ratio is 9.3 compared to the industry median at 17.9. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd more attractive for value investors.

Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.51.

You can read more about Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd’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.

Kyocera Corp (ADR)’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

KYOCERA CORPORATION is mainly engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of automotive parts, semiconductor-related parts and electronic parts. The Company operates in six business segments. Industrial and Automotive Parts segment develops, manufactures and sells fine ceramic parts, automotive parts, liquid crystal displays and machine tools. Semiconductor-Related Parts segment develops, manufactures and sells ceramic packages and organic multilayer packages and boards. Electronic Device segment develops, manufactures and sells capacitors, crystal parts, connectors, and others. Communications segment develops, manufactures and sells mobile phones and communication modules, and provides information and communication services. Document Solutions segment is conducted printers, compound machines, document solutions and supply products. Life & Environment segment develops, manufactures and sells solar power system, medical equipment, jewelry and ceramic knives.

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.

Kyocera Corp (ADR) has a Value Score of 71, which is considered to be undervalued.

Kyocera Corp (ADR)’s price-earnings ratio is 16.7 compared to the industry median at 17.9. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Kyocera Corp (ADR) more attractive for value investors.

Kyocera Corp (ADR)’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Kyocera Corp (ADR) less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.51.

You can read more about Kyocera Corp (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.

WESCO International, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

WESCO International, Inc. is a provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. The Company conducts its business through three segments: Electrical & Electronic Solutions (EES), Communications & Security Solutions (CSS) and Utility & Broadband Solutions (UBS). The EES segment supplies a range of products and solutions primarily to the construction, industrial and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) markets. Its EES segment supplies various products, including electrical equipment and supplies, automation and connected devices (the Internet of Things), security, lighting, wire and cable, safety, and maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products. Its CSS segment operates in the network infrastructure and security markets. The UBS segment provides products and services to investor-owned utilities, public power companies, including municipalities, as well as global service providers, wireless providers and broadband operators.

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.

WESCO International, Inc. has a Value Score of 79, which is considered to be undervalued.

WESCO International, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 8.9 compared to the industry median at 17.9. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes WESCO International, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

WESCO International, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make WESCO International, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.51.

You can read more about WESCO International, 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 Electrical Components & Equipment Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 4 Best Electrical Components & Equipment 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.

• Atkore Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Kyocera Corp (ADR) stock has a Value Grade of B.
• WESCO International, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 4 undervalued stocks in the Electrical Components & Equipment 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 Electrical Components & Equipment Stocks

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