Value Stocks

Value stocks are shares in companies that are considered undervalued compared to their intrinsic worth. Investors typically identify these stocks through various financial metrics, such as low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios, low price-to-book (P/B) ratios, or high dividend yields. The underlying belief is that the market has overreacted to the company’s recent challenges, resulting in a lower stock price that does not reflect the company’s potential for future growth or profitability. Value investors seek to buy these stocks at a discounted price, with the expectation that as the market corrects itself, the stock price will increase, allowing for profit upon sale. The strategy often involves a long-term holding period and a focus on fundamental analysis rather than market trends.