Is Wolseley (FERG) a Great Value Stock Right Now?

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Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.

Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors use a variety of methods, including tried-and-true valuation metrics, to find these stocks.

In addition to the Zacks Rank, investors looking for stocks with specific traits can utilize our Style Scores system. Of course, value investors will be most interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with "A" grades for Value and high Zacks Ranks are among the best value stocks available at any given moment.

Wolseley (FERG - Free Report) is a stock many investors are watching right now. FERG is currently holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 11.11, while its industry has an average P/E of 14.76. FERG's Forward P/E has been as high as 21.71 and as low as 11.11, with a median of 19.67, all within the past year.

Investors should also note that FERG holds a PEG ratio of 0.83. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. FERG's PEG compares to its industry's average PEG of 1.25. Within the past year, FERG's PEG has been as high as 2.29 and as low as 0.83, with a median of 1.45.

These are just a handful of the figures considered in Wolseley's great Value grade. Still, they help show that the stock is likely being undervalued at the moment. Add this to the strength of its earnings outlook, and we can clearly see that FERG is an impressive value stock right now.

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