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 Industrial Machinery & 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 Industrial Machinery & 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 investment outlook for the Industrial Machinery & Equipment industry is neutral, reflecting our outlook for a gradual demand recovery in manufacturing and machinery usage in the U.S. and a gradual (and volatile) global recovery from Covid-19. In 2021, we expect a return to growth in the European economy, with most growth weighted towards the second half of the year. There has been little enforcement of the Phase 1 trade deal between the U.S. and China signed in January of 2020, but we expect a new U.S. administration and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic to shift focus back to trade in late 2021 or early 2022. Under new U.S. president Biden, we expect a change in foreign trade relations and think there will be more predictability in trade actions. According to the Federal Reserve, May 2021 industrial production expanded 0.8% to 99.9% vs. 99.0% in April (compared to the 2017 average). Manufacturing utilization was 75.6% in May, vs. 74.9% in April. For 2021, we expect average manufacturing utilization to remain volatile and below the 78.2% long-term average (1972-2019), reflecting supply shortages and supply chain delays. Total capacity utilization for the industrial sector increased slightly to 75.2% in May from 74.6% in April. We expect the 2021 rate to continue to exceed the all-time low of 66.7% in June 2009, but be shy of the historical average of 79.6%. Recent national PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) data indicates continuing economic expansion in the manufacturing sector. A score above 50 generally indicates expansion of the manufacturing economy over the next three to six months. The most recent reading was above this threshold. Demand levels are rising rapidly, which is actually putting stress on suppliers who are struggling to keep up with the rate of demand growth. Lead times are elongated, materials are in shortage, commodity prices are rising, and freight costs and logistics are creating headwinds.

Why Focus on Undervalued Industrial Machinery & 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.

What Goes Into AAII’s Value Grade?

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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 Industrial Machinery & Equipment 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 Industrial Machinery & Equipment industry for Monday, May 08, 2023. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Industrial Machinery & 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.

BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd (USA)’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd. (BOS) is a provider of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) mobility solutions. The Company distributes electronic components for the civil aircraft industry, defense industry and high technology equipment manufacturers. The Company operates through two segments: the RFID and Mobile Solutions and the Supply Chain Solutions. The Company's RFID and Mobile Solutions division offers integration of solutions, as well as stand-alone products, including radio frequency identification (RFID) and AIDC hardware and communications equipment, and industry-specific software applications. The Company's Supply Chain Solutions division provides electronic components, telecommunications equipment and components consolidation services to the aerospace, defense, medical and telecommunications industries, and enterprise customers around the world. The Company serves the avionics, defense, retail, manufacturers, government and livestock 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.

BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd (USA) has a Value Score of 72, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd (USA)’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.38 compared to the industry median at 1.71, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd (USA)’s stock more attractive for value investors.

BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd (USA)’s price-earnings ratio is 11.99 compared to the industry median at 21.17. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd (USA) more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd (USA)’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 4.7, when compared to the industry median of 11.9, 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. BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd (USA)’s shareholder yield is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.09%. 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. BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd (USA)’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 2.14. This could make BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd (USA) more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. operates in the fastener industry. The Company is engaged in the business of producing and selling rivets, cold-formed fasteners and parts, screw machine products, automatic rivet setting machines and parts and tools for such machines. The Company operates through two segments: fasteners and assembly equipment. The fastener segment consists of the manufacture and sale of rivets, cold-formed fasteners and parts, and screw machine products. The assembly equipment segment consists primarily of the manufacture of automatic rivet setting machines, automatic assembly equipment and parts and tools for such machines. The principal market for the Company?s products is the North American automotive industry. The Company serves various customers in the manufacture of automobiles and automotive components. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary is H & L Tool Company, Inc.

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.

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. has a Value Score of 61, which is considered to be undervalued.

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.’s price-earnings ratio is 9.3 compared to the industry median at 21.2. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. more attractive for value investors.

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.14.

You can read more about Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.’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.

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

JE Cleantech Holdings Limited is engaged in the sale of cleaning systems and other equipment and the provision of centralized dishwashing and ancillary services. It manufactures a range of cleaning systems, including aqueous washing systems, plating and cleaning systems, train cleaning systems, and other equipment. It also provides centralized dishwashing services for the food and beverage industry, mainly for food and beverage establishments in Singapore such as food courts, hawker centers, restaurants, cookhouses, eldercare homes, and an inflight catering service provider. It also provides general cleaning services mainly for food courts in Singapore. It provides centralized dishwashing services at its Hygieia Facility in Singapore. It also provides leasing services of dishwashing equipment to its customers. The terms of the leases are typically for a period of one to two years (s) and renew automatically, and its customers are charged a fixed monthly fee for such leasing services.

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.

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd has a Value Score of 91, which is considered to be undervalued.

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd’s price-earnings ratio is 7.7 compared to the industry median at 21.2. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd more attractive for value investors.

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.14.

You can read more about JE Cleantech Holdings 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.

Kelso Technologies Inc’s Value Grade

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Kelso Technologies Inc. is a Canada-based diverse product engineering company. The Company specializes in the development, production and distribution of its equipment used in transportation applications. The Company is a developer and supplier of rail tank car equipment used in the handling and containment of hazardous and non-hazardous commodities during transport. The Company offers specialized rail tank car and truck tanker equipment, no-spill fuel loading systems, first responder emergency response equipment, and road-to-no-road suspension systems for motor vehicles used in rugged wilderness terrains. The Company's rail and road transport equipment includes pressure relief valves, vacuum relief valves, bottom outlet valves, pressure car pressure relief valves, pressure car angle valves, top ball valves, one-bolt manways and related equipment, emergency response equipment for hazmat first responders, and other specialty valves, parts, equipment, and services.

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.

Kelso Technologies Inc has a Value Score of 91, which is considered to be undervalued.

Kelso Technologies Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Kelso Technologies Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.14.

You can read more about Kelso Technologies 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.

NN Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

NN, Inc. is a diversified industrial company. The Company combines advanced engineering and production capabilities with materials science to design and manufacture high-precision components and assemblies. The Company operates through two segments: Mobile Solutions and Power Solutions. Mobile Solutions segment manufactures components for use in power steering, braking, transmissions and gasoline fuel system applications, along with components utilized in heating, ventilation and air conditioning and diesel injection and diesel emissions treatment applications. The segment?s technical capabilities can be utilized in various applications, including for use in battery electric, hybrid electric, and internal combustion engine vehicles. Power Solutions segment manufactures a range of products, including electrical contacts, connectors, contact assemblies, and precision stampings for the electrical end market and high-precision products for the aerospace and defence end market.

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.

NN Inc has a Value Score of 85, which is considered to be undervalued.

NN Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make NN Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.14.

You can read more about NN 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.

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. is a diversified international company that provides customers with a supply chain management outsourcing service, capital equipment used on their production lines, and manufactured components used to assemble their products. The Company operates through three segments: Supply Technologies, Assembly Components and Engineered Products. Its Supply Technologies segment provides its customers with Total Supply Management, a proactive solutions approach that manages all aspects of supplying production parts and materials to its customers manufacturing floors, from strategic planning to program implementation. Its Assembly Components segment includes extruded and molded rubber and thermoplastic products, fuel filler assemblies, and gasoline direct injection systems. Its Engineered Products segment designs and manufactures a range of engineered products, including induction heating and melting systems, pipe threading systems, and forged and machined products.

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.

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. has a Value Score of 86, which is considered to be undervalued.

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.’s price-earnings ratio is 16.1 compared to the industry median at 21.2. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. more attractive for value investors.

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.14.

You can read more about Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.’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 Industrial Machinery & Equipment Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 6 Best Industrial Machinery & 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.

• BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd (USA) stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. stock has a Value Grade of B.
• JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Kelso Technologies Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• NN Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. stock has a Value Grade of A.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 6 undervalued stocks in the Industrial Machinery & 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 Industrial Machinery & Equipment Stocks

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