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Should Value Investors Buy PCB Bancorp (PCB) Stock?

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The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.

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 tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.

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.

PCB Bancorp (PCB - Free Report) is a stock many investors are watching right now. PCB is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and an A for Value. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.52. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 12.67. Over the last 12 months, PCB's Forward P/E has been as high as 11.40 and as low as 7.72, with a median of 9.05.

We should also highlight that PCB has a P/B ratio of 1. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. PCB's current P/B looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/B of 1.90. Over the past year, PCB's P/B has been as high as 1.14 and as low as 0.80, with a median of 0.96.

Value investors also frequently use the P/S ratio. This metric is found by dividing a stock's price with the company's revenue. Some people prefer this metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement. This means it could be a truer performance indicator. PCB has a P/S ratio of 1.5. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 2.15.

Finally, we should also recognize that PCB has a P/CF ratio of 8.54. This figure highlights a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find firms that are undervalued when considering their impressive cash outlook. This company's current P/CF looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 18.85. Over the past year, PCB's P/CF has been as high as 10.91 and as low as 7.29, with a median of 8.95.

These are just a handful of the figures considered in PCB Bancorp'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 PCB is an impressive value stock right now.


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