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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 Financial 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 Financial 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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4 Undervalued Financial Services 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 Financial Services industry for Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Financial Services industry median.

Company	Ticker	Price/Sales	Price/Earnings	EV/EBITDA	Shareholder Yield	Price/Book Value	Price/Free Cash Flow	Value Grade
Bladex Inc.	BLX	6.22	9.0	na	4.0%	1.17	na	B
Equitable Holdings, Inc.	EQH	1.39	na	16.3	10.6%	na	15.3	B
NMI Holdings, Inc.	NMIH	4.80	9.0	6.7	2.8%	1.27	7.9	A
Onity Group Inc.	ONIT	0.27	2.3	63.9	(5.3%)	0.51	na	B

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.

Bladex Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	BLX	Industry Median
Price/Sales	82	6.22	1.87
Price/Earnings	13	9.0	18.4
EV/EBITDA	na	na	10.2
Shareholder Yield	20	4.0%	0.1%
Price/Book Value	27	1.17	1.42
Price/Free Cash Flow	na	na	11.7

Bladex Inc., a multinational bank, engages in financing of foreign trade and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. It operates through Commercial and Treasury segments. The company accepts deposits. It also offers products and services, such as origination of bilateral short- and medium-term loans, structured and syndicated credits, and loan commitments; financial guarantee contracts, including issued and confirmed letters of credit, stand-by letters of credit, guarantees covering commercial risk, and other assets of customers’ liabilities under acceptances; and co-financing arrangements, underwriting of syndicated credit facilities, structured trade financing in the form of factoring and vendor financing, and financial leasing. In addition, the company is involved in investment management activities comprising securities at fair value through other comprehensive income and amortized cost. It serves financial institutions, corporations, sovereigns, and state-owned entities. The company was formerly known as Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. and changed its name to Bladex Inc. in June 2026. Bladex Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Panama City, the Republic of Panama.

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.

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

When you look at Bladex Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 6.22 compared to the industry median at 1.87, this company has a higher price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Bladex Inc.’s stock less attractive for value investors.

Bladex Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 9.00 compared to the industry median at 18.40. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Bladex Inc. more attractive for value investors.

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. Bladex Inc.’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of 0.10%. 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. Bladex Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.42. This could make Bladex Inc. more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Equitable Holdings, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	EQH	Industry Median
Price/Sales	38	1.39	1.87
Price/Earnings	na	na	18.4
EV/EBITDA	66	16.3	10.2
Shareholder Yield	5	10.6%	0.1%
Price/Book Value	na	na	1.42
Price/Free Cash Flow	40	15.3	11.7

Equitable Holdings, Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries, operates as a diversified financial services company worldwide. The company operates through six segments: Individual Retirement, Group Retirement, Asset Management, Protection Solutions, Wealth Management, and Legacy. The Individual Retirement variable annuity products, including structured capital strategies, retirement cornerstone, and investment edge primarily to affluent and high net worth individuals. The Group Retirement provides tax-deferred investment and retirement services or products to plans sponsored by educational entities, municipalities, and not-for-profit entities, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. It offers guaranteed and structured investment option, and personal income benefit variable annuity products and open architecture mutual fund platform. The Asset Management segment offers investment management and related services to various clients through institutions, retail, and private wealth management. The Protection Solutions segment provides life insurance products, such as VUL and COLI insurance, IUL insurance, and term life; and employee benefits business which includes group life, supplemental life, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance products to small and medium-sized businesses. The Wealth Management segment offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory accounts, financial planning and advice, life insurance, and annuity products. The Legacy segment consists of the capital intensive fixed-rate GMxB business that includes ROP death benefits. The company was formerly known as AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Equitable Holdings, Inc. in January 2020. Equitable Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1859 and is based in New York, New York.

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.

Equitable Holdings, Inc. has a Value Score of 70, which is considered to be undervalued.

You can read more about Equitable 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.

NMI Holdings, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	NMIH	Industry Median
Price/Sales	77	4.80	1.87
Price/Earnings	13	9.0	18.4
EV/EBITDA	19	6.7	10.2
Shareholder Yield	27	2.8%	0.1%
Price/Book Value	31	1.27	1.42
Price/Free Cash Flow	17	7.9	11.7

NMI Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides private mortgage guaranty insurance services in the United States. It provides primary mortgage insurance services; and outsourced loan review services to mortgage loan originators. The company serves national and regional mortgage banks, money center banks, credit unions, community banks, builder-owned mortgage lenders, internet-sourced lenders, and other non-bank lenders. NMI Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Emeryville, California.

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.

NMI Holdings, Inc. has a Value Score of 83, which is considered to be undervalued.

NMI Holdings, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 9.0 compared to the industry median at 18.4. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes NMI Holdings, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

NMI Holdings, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make NMI Holdings, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.42.

You can read more about NMI 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.

Onity Group Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	ONIT	Industry Median
Price/Sales	11	0.27	1.87
Price/Earnings	2	2.3	18.4
EV/EBITDA	95	63.9	10.2
Shareholder Yield	69	(5.3%)	0.1%
Price/Book Value	8	0.51	1.42
Price/Free Cash Flow	na	na	11.7

Onity Group Inc., a financial services company, originates and services forward and reserve mortgage loans in the United States, the United States Virgin Islands, India, and the Philippines. The company operates through the Servicing and Originations segments. The company offers owned mortgage servicing rights and subservicing products; conventional, government-insured, and non-agency mortgage loans, as well as reverse mortgage and multi-family loans; and residential forward mortgage and small commercial mortgage loans. It also originates and purchases conventional and government-insured residential forward and reverse mortgage loans through its correspondent lending arrangements, broker relationships, and retail channels. In addition, the company engages in reinsurance business. The company offers its services under the PHH Mortgage and Liberty Reverse Mortgage brands. It serves financial institutions. The company was formerly known as Ocwen Financial Corporation and changed its name to Onity Group Inc. in June 2024. Onity Group Inc. was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, 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.

Onity Group Inc. has a Value Score of 71, which is considered to be undervalued.

Onity Group Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 2.3 compared to the industry median at 18.4. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Onity Group Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Onity Group Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Onity Group Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.42.

You can read more about Onity 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 Financial Services Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 4 Best Financial 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.

Bladex Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
Equitable Holdings, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
NMI Holdings, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
Onity Group 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 Financial 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 Financial Services Stocks

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