Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 3 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Retailers - Miscellaneous Specialty 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 Retailers - Miscellaneous Specialty 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 specialty stores sub-industry is neutral, as the constituents of S&P Composite 1500 Specialty Stores Index are a mixed bag. Store openings will continue to be the rocket fuel of their multifaceted growth narratives. On the other hand, Amazon has wreaked havoc on many small-cap names like Office Depot and Michaels. Taking a deeper look at FIVE, we think it is wellpositioned to capitalize on the widening wealth gap. Even with the passage of three rounds of stimulus checks, the U.S. poverty rate continues to climb almost every month, jumping from 9.3% in June 2020 to 11.3% in January 2021, and marking the single largest year-over-year increase since the government began tracking the rate in 1960. As lower-income households are seeing fewer and fewer opportunities to build wealth, they are leaning more and more on off-price retailers to fulfill discretionary and non-discretionary needs. Looking at TSCO, we believe the market underappreciates structural and sustainable tailwinds, namely the significant potential for market gains as 2020 trends like all-time high pet ownership (livestock pet products 47% of sales in 2019), rural revitalization, and self-reliant lifestyle movement persist through 2021. We see robust omni-solutions (nation’s first major general merchandiser to expand same-day delivery to all stores; Q4 2020 marked third consecutive quarter of “triple-digit” e-commerce growth) and financial flexibility supporting its market share seize (90 new store openings we see in 2021). In the case of ULTA, we believe it is uniquely positioning as a Covid-19 winner (capturing market share) and reopening play (easier year over year comparisons). While Covid-19 survivors have been forced to drastically cut expenses, ultimately poorly positioning them to capitalize on secular changes in consumer behavior, ULTA has had luxury of playing offense, creating sustainable competitive advantages, including investments to bolster artificial intelligence (GLAMlab), partnerships (Target, which should allow ULTA to capitalize on TGT’s strong comps, mitigate competitive pressures and broaden target market), and omni-solutions (doubled digital sales in FY 21; rolled out curbside within a month of lockdown).

Why Focus on Undervalued Retailers - Miscellaneous Specialty 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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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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3 Undervalued Retailers - Miscellaneous Specialty Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 3 undervalued stocks in the Retailers - Miscellaneous Specialty industry for Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Retailers - Miscellaneous Specialty 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.

Franchise Group Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Franchise Group, Inc. is the owner and operator of franchised and franchisable businesses. The Company operates through six segments: Vitamin Shoppe, Pet Supplies Plus, Badcock, American Freight, Buddy?s and Sylvan. The Vitamin Shoppe segment is an omnichannel specialty retailer of vitamins, minerals, herbs, specialty supplements, sports nutrition and other health and wellness products. The Pet Supplies Plus segment is a franchisor and retailer of pet supplies and services. The Badcock segment carries a complete line of furniture, appliances, bedding, electronics, home office equipment, accessories and seasonal items in a showroom format. The American Freight segment is a retail chain offering in-store and online access to furniture, mattresses, new and out-of-box appliances and home accessories at discount prices. The Buddy?s segment is a specialty retailer of name brand consumer electronic, residential furniture, appliances and household accessories through rent-to-own agreements.

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.

Franchise Group Inc has a Value Score of 87, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Franchise Group Inc’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.23 compared to the industry median at 0.48, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Franchise Group Inc’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Franchise Group Inc’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 6.7, when compared to the industry median of 8.9, 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. Franchise Group Inc’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.15%. 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. Franchise Group Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.60. This could make Franchise Group Inc less attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is a specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. Its grocery products include Produce; Its grocery products include Produce; Bulk Food and Private Label Products; Dry, Frozen and Canned Groceries; Meats and Seafood; Dairy Products, Dairy Substitutes and Eggs; Prepared Foods; Bread and Baked Goods, Beer, Wine and Hard Cider, and Beverages. The Company also offers a range of natural pet care and food products, Household and General Merchandise and Books and Handouts. It also operates a bulk food repackaging facility and distribution center in Golden, Colorado. The Company operates in 164 stores and in 21 states including Colorado, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The Company also provides science-based nutrition education programs.

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.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc has a Value Score of 69, which is considered to be undervalued.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 15.1 compared to the industry median at 18.5. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc more attractive for value investors.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc fairly attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.60.

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ODP Corp’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

The ODP Corporation is a holding company that provides business services and supplies, products and digital workplace technology solutions to small, medium-sized, and enterprise businesses. The Company operates under four Divisions: ODP Business Solutions Division, Office Depot Division, Veyer Division, and Varis Division. Its ODP Business Solutions Division sells nationally branded, as well as the Company's private branded, office supply and adjacency products and services to customers. The Company's Office Depot Division is a provider of retail consumer and small business products and services distributed through an omnichannel platform. Its Veyer Division specializes in B2B and consumer business service delivery, with distribution, fulfillment, transportation, global sourcing, and purchasing. The Company?s Varis Division is focused on offering a B2B-centric digital commerce platform and provides the procurement controls and visibility businesses require to operate.

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.

ODP Corp has a Value Score of 85, which is considered to be undervalued.

ODP Corp’s price-earnings ratio is 11.9 compared to the industry median at 18.5. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes ODP Corp more attractive for value investors.

ODP Corp’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make ODP Corp less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.60.

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Choosing Which of the 3 Best Retailers - Miscellaneous Specialty 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.

• Franchise Group Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
• ODP Corp stock has a Value Grade of A.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 3 undervalued stocks in the Retailers - Miscellaneous Specialty 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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