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As the market rallies day after day, and valuations in the leading stocks begin to look stretched, picking up companies with discount valuations can ease the nerves. Investors who buy stocks trading below historic valuations enjoy a certain confidence that growth investors often have to swallow.
Even better if you can find stocks that have secure business models, top Zacks Ranks, and strong earnings growth forecasts.
Perion Networks
Perion Networks operates a global advertising technology (adtech) platform that connects advertisers with publishers and consumers. They specialize in helping advertisers reach targeted audiences through various channels, including display advertising, video advertising, and search advertising. PERI recently gained recognition for its growth in the connected TV (CTV) advertising space, which is a rapidly developing sector within the adtech industry.
Perion Networks landed on the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list just this morning after analysts upgraded this year’s earnings estimates. FY24 earnings estimates were revised higher by 1.2%.
Additionally, sales for this year are forecast to grow 17% YoY and next year by 10%.
PERI is currently trading at a one year forward earnings multiple of 7.5x, which is well below its 10-year median valuation of 11.2x. But that isn’t the only valuation method identifying a discount, the PEG Ratio, which includes earnings growth forecasts, also indicates a potential opportunity.
Perion Network’s EPS are forecast to grow at an incredible 22% annually over the next 3-5 years, giving it a PEG ratio of just 0.34, which would imply a deeply discounted valuation.
Honda Motor Company
Since EVs have been garnering all the hype and buying over the last few years, traditional auto manufacturer stocks seem to have fallen out of favor. But for discerning investors this is creating a juicy opportunity.
Now that EV sales growth has begun to slow in the US, and hybrid car options have again gained popularity Honda may be an exceptional opportunity. Just take a look at how HMC has outperformed Tesla over the last nine months.
Furthermore, Honda Motor Company has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating, indicating upward trending earnings revisions. Earnings estimates have been upgraded across timeframes, and sales are expected to expand 14% this year.
Honda Motor Company is trading at a one year forward earnings multiple of 8.5x, which is below its 10-year median valuation of 9.1x. Although this isn’t a deep historical discount, HMC also has a PEG ratio that would indicate a deep value opportunity.
With EPS growth forecast of 20.8% annually over the next 3-5 years, HMC has a PEG ratio of 0.4.
KKR & Co.
Over the last four months, private equity giant KKR & Co. has been on an absolute tear, crushing the returns of the already strong broader market. Thanks to its private credit business, which has exploded in the last year thanks to banks that are hesitant to make loans, investors have piled into the stock.
And it doesn’t look like the rally will end any time soon.
KKR & Co. has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating as analysts have nearly unanimously revised earnings estimates higher across timeframes. KKR is also expected to grow its top line by 18% this year and 15% next year.
Admittedly, KKR & Co. is not trading at a historical discount as its one year forward earnings multiple of 21.2x is above its 10-year median valuation of 14.4x. But with business and profits expanding at an impressive rate, KKR too enjoys a favorable PEG ratio.
With EPS growth forecasts of 27.2% annually over the next 3-5 years, KKR has a PEG ratio of 0.78.
Bottom Line
For investors prioritizing value over growth, these three stocks warrant consideration for inclusion in their portfolios, offering the potential for stable returns and long-term appreciation.
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Perion Networks, Honda, Tesla and KKR
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – March 6, 2024 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Perion Networks (PERI - Free Report) , Honda (HMC - Free Report) , Tesla (TSLA - Free Report) and KKR & Co. (KKR - Free Report) .
3 Top-Ranked Stocks with Bargain Valuations
As the market rallies day after day, and valuations in the leading stocks begin to look stretched, picking up companies with discount valuations can ease the nerves. Investors who buy stocks trading below historic valuations enjoy a certain confidence that growth investors often have to swallow.
Even better if you can find stocks that have secure business models, top Zacks Ranks, and strong earnings growth forecasts.
Perion Networks
Perion Networks operates a global advertising technology (adtech) platform that connects advertisers with publishers and consumers. They specialize in helping advertisers reach targeted audiences through various channels, including display advertising, video advertising, and search advertising. PERI recently gained recognition for its growth in the connected TV (CTV) advertising space, which is a rapidly developing sector within the adtech industry.
Perion Networks landed on the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list just this morning after analysts upgraded this year’s earnings estimates. FY24 earnings estimates were revised higher by 1.2%.
Additionally, sales for this year are forecast to grow 17% YoY and next year by 10%.
PERI is currently trading at a one year forward earnings multiple of 7.5x, which is well below its 10-year median valuation of 11.2x. But that isn’t the only valuation method identifying a discount, the PEG Ratio, which includes earnings growth forecasts, also indicates a potential opportunity.
Perion Network’s EPS are forecast to grow at an incredible 22% annually over the next 3-5 years, giving it a PEG ratio of just 0.34, which would imply a deeply discounted valuation.
Honda Motor Company
Since EVs have been garnering all the hype and buying over the last few years, traditional auto manufacturer stocks seem to have fallen out of favor. But for discerning investors this is creating a juicy opportunity.
Now that EV sales growth has begun to slow in the US, and hybrid car options have again gained popularity Honda may be an exceptional opportunity. Just take a look at how HMC has outperformed Tesla over the last nine months.
Furthermore, Honda Motor Company has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating, indicating upward trending earnings revisions. Earnings estimates have been upgraded across timeframes, and sales are expected to expand 14% this year.
Honda Motor Company is trading at a one year forward earnings multiple of 8.5x, which is below its 10-year median valuation of 9.1x. Although this isn’t a deep historical discount, HMC also has a PEG ratio that would indicate a deep value opportunity.
With EPS growth forecast of 20.8% annually over the next 3-5 years, HMC has a PEG ratio of 0.4.
KKR & Co.
Over the last four months, private equity giant KKR & Co. has been on an absolute tear, crushing the returns of the already strong broader market. Thanks to its private credit business, which has exploded in the last year thanks to banks that are hesitant to make loans, investors have piled into the stock.
And it doesn’t look like the rally will end any time soon.
KKR & Co. has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating as analysts have nearly unanimously revised earnings estimates higher across timeframes. KKR is also expected to grow its top line by 18% this year and 15% next year.
Admittedly, KKR & Co. is not trading at a historical discount as its one year forward earnings multiple of 21.2x is above its 10-year median valuation of 14.4x. But with business and profits expanding at an impressive rate, KKR too enjoys a favorable PEG ratio.
With EPS growth forecasts of 27.2% annually over the next 3-5 years, KKR has a PEG ratio of 0.78.
Bottom Line
For investors prioritizing value over growth, these three stocks warrant consideration for inclusion in their portfolios, offering the potential for stable returns and long-term appreciation.
Why Haven’t You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks?
Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.0 average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +44.9%, +48.4% and +55.2% per year.
Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.