6 Undervalued Specialty Retail Stocks for Thursday, September 03

By Michael Rose
September 03, 2026
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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 6 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.

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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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6 Undervalued Specialty Retail Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 6 undervalued stocks in the Specialty Retail industry for Friday, September 04, 2026. 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.

Company Ticker Price/Sales Price/Earnings EV/EBITDA Shareholder Yield Price/Book Value Price/Free Cash Flow Value Grade
Best Buy Co., Inc. BBY 0.44 16.2 8.6 5.2% 5.98 22.9 B
The Buckle, Inc. BKE 1.66 10.0 7.7 9.3% 4.79 na B
Lands' End, Inc. LE 0.25 1.0 7.1 0.3% 0.67 na A
Murphy USA Inc. MUSA 0.52 16.0 9.5 6.2% 12.27 19.7 B
ATRenew Inc. RERE 0.04 16.3 7.4 (6.1%) 1.76 na B
Sonic Automotive, Inc. SAH 0.17 12.7 10.3 9.4% 2.45 na A

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.

Best Buy Co., Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score BBY Industry Median
Price/Sales 17 0.44 0.33
Price/Earnings 40 16.2 18.0
EV/EBITDA 29 8.6 11.7
Shareholder Yield 15 5.2% 0.0%
Price/Book Value 82 5.98 1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow 58 22.9 21.3

Best Buy Co., Inc. offers technology products and solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company provides computing and mobile phone products, such as desktops, notebooks, and peripherals; mobile phones comprising related mobile network carrier commissions; networking products; tablets covering e-readers; smartwatches; and consumer electronics consisting of digital imaging, health and fitness products, portable audio comprising headphones and portable speakers, and smart home products, as well as home theaters that includes home theater accessories, soundbars, and televisions. It also offers appliances, such as dishwashers, laundry, ovens, refrigerators, blenders, coffee makers, vacuums, and personal care; entertainment products consisting of drones, peripherals, gaming, toys, and virtual reality, as well as hardware and software, and augmented reality glasses and other software products; and other products, such as baby, food and beverage, luggage, and outdoor living products. In addition, the company provides delivery, installation, marketplace commissions, memberships, repair, set-up, technical support, health-related, and warranty-related services. It offers its products through stores and websites under the Best Buy, Best Buy Ads, Best Buy Business, Best Buy Essentials, Best Buy Health, Best Buy Marketplace, Geek Squad, Imagine That, Insignia, Lively, Jitterbug, My Best Buy, My Best Buy Memberships, Pacific Kitchen, Home, TechLiquidators, and Yardbird brand names, as well as domain names comprising bestbuy.com, lively.com, techliquidators.com, yardbird.com, bestbuy.ca, and techliquidators.ca. The company was formerly known as Sound of Music, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota.

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.

Best Buy Co., Inc. has a Value Score of 65, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Best Buy Co., Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.44 compared to the industry median at 0.33, this company has a higher price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Best Buy Co., Inc.’s stock less attractive for value investors.

Best Buy Co., Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 16.20 compared to the industry median at 18.00. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Best Buy Co., Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Best Buy Co., Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 8.6, when compared to the industry median of 11.7, 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. Best Buy Co., Inc.’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of 0.00%. 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. Best Buy Co., Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.73. This could make Best Buy Co., Inc. less attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Best Buy Co., Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Best Buy Co., Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 21.30. This could make Best Buy Co., Inc. less attractive because the higher P/FCF ratio indicates that Best Buy Co., 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.

The Buckle, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score BKE Industry Median
Price/Sales 43 1.66 0.33
Price/Earnings 16 10.0 18.0
EV/EBITDA 24 7.7 11.7
Shareholder Yield 6 9.3% 0.0%
Price/Book Value 77 4.79 1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow na na 21.3

The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands in the United States. The company markets a selection of brand name casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear, as well as private label merchandise comprising the BKE, Buckle Black, Ace High, Daytrip, Departwest, FITZ + EDDI, Freshwear, Gentry Country, Gilded Intent, Gimmicks, J.B. Holt, Maven Co-op, Modish Rebel, Nova Industries, Outpost Makers, Reclaim, Salvage, Sterling & Stitch, Veece, Willow & Root, 33 Coastal, and Funk Lagoon brands. It also provides services, such as hemming, gift-packaging, layaways, a guest loyalty program, the Buckle private label credit card, personalized stylist services, and a special-order system that allows stores to obtain specifically requested merchandise from other company stores or from its online order fulfillment center. The company was formerly known as Mills Clothing, Inc. and changed its name to The Buckle, Inc. in April 1991. The Buckle, Inc. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.

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.

The Buckle, Inc. has a Value Score of 78, which is considered to be undervalued.

The Buckle, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 10.0 compared to the industry median at 18.0. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes The Buckle, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

The Buckle, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make The Buckle, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.73.

You can read more about The Buckle, 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.

Lands' End, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score LE Industry Median
Price/Sales 11 0.25 0.33
Price/Earnings 1 1.0 18.0
EV/EBITDA 20 7.1 11.7
Shareholder Yield 40 0.3% 0.0%
Price/Book Value 11 0.67 1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow na na 21.3

Lands' End, Inc. operates as a digital retailer of apparel, swimwear, outerwear, accessories, footwear, home products, and uniforms in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through U.S. eCommerce, Europe eCommerce, Outfitters, Third Party, Licensing, and Retail segments. It also sells uniform and logo apparel to businesses and their employees, and student households; and earns royalties on the use of Lands’ End trademark. The company sells its products through its e-commerce websites and company operated stores, as well as through third party distribution channels under the Lands’ End, Lands’ End Lighthouse, Squall, Tugless Tank, Drifter, Outrigger, Marinac, Wanderweight, Beach Living, Supima, No-Gape, Anyweather, Waveshaper, Starfish, Little Black Suit, Iron Knees, Hyde Park, Year’Rounder, ClassMate, Willis & Geiger, and ThermaCheck brands. Lands’ End, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

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.

Lands' End, Inc. has a Value Score of 98, which is considered to be undervalued.

Lands' End, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 1.0 compared to the industry median at 18.0. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Lands' End, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Lands' End, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Lands' End, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.73.

You can read more about Lands' End, 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.

Murphy USA Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score MUSA Industry Median
Price/Sales 19 0.52 0.33
Price/Earnings 40 16.0 18.0
EV/EBITDA 34 9.5 11.7
Shareholder Yield 12 6.2% 0.0%
Price/Book Value 92 12.27 1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow 51 19.7 21.3

Murphy USA Inc., together with subsidiaries, engages in marketing of retail motor fuel products and convenience merchandise. The company operates retail stores under the Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek brands, as well as operates non-fuel convenience stores. It operates retail gasoline stores principally in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest areas of the United States. Murphy USA Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in El Dorado, 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.

Murphy USA Inc. has a Value Score of 62, which is considered to be undervalued.

Murphy USA Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 16.0 compared to the industry median at 18.0. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Murphy USA Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Murphy USA Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Murphy USA Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.73.

You can read more about Murphy USA 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.

ATRenew Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score RERE Industry Median
Price/Sales 2 0.04 0.33
Price/Earnings 41 16.3 18.0
EV/EBITDA 22 7.4 11.7
Shareholder Yield 70 (6.1%) 0.0%
Price/Book Value 45 1.76 1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow na na 21.3

ATRenew Inc., together with its subsidiaries, sell pre-owned consumer electronics through its online platforms and other channels in the People’s Republic of China. It provides services to third-party merchants to sell the products through its platforms. ATRenew Inc. was formerly known as AiHuiShou International Co. Ltd. and changed its name to ATRenew Inc. November 2021. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Shanghai, 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.

ATRenew Inc. has a Value Score of 73, which is considered to be undervalued.

ATRenew Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 16.3 compared to the industry median at 18.0. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes ATRenew Inc. more attractive for value investors.

ATRenew Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make ATRenew Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.73.

You can read more about ATRenew 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.

Sonic Automotive, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score SAH Industry Median
Price/Sales 8 0.17 0.33
Price/Earnings 28 12.7 18.0
EV/EBITDA 39 10.3 11.7
Shareholder Yield 6 9.4% 0.0%
Price/Book Value 58 2.45 1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow na na 21.3

Sonic Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in three segments: Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The Franchised Dealerships segment engages in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks; sale of replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repairs, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of third-party financing, extended warranties, service contracts, insurance, and other aftermarket products. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges third-party finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations. The Powersports segment is involved in the sale of new and used powersports vehicles, such as motorcycles, personal watercraft, and all-terrain vehicles; and provision of fixed operations services, and third-party finance and insurance services. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. has a Value Score of 87, which is considered to be undervalued.

Sonic Automotive, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 12.7 compared to the industry median at 18.0. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Sonic Automotive, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Sonic Automotive, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Sonic Automotive, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.73.

You can read more about Sonic Automotive, 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.

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Other Specialty Retail Stock Grades

Value is just one of the five Stock Grades included in our A+ Investor service. AAII members can see the top-graded stocks—those with grades of A or B for value, growth, momentum, earnings estimate revisions and quality—on the A+ Stock Grades Screener.

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Choosing Which of the 6 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.

  • Best Buy Co., Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
  • The Buckle, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
  • Lands' End, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
  • Murphy USA Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
  • ATRenew Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
  • Sonic Automotive, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 6 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.

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