Value stocks, which typically trade at lower price-to-earnings, price-to-book, or other valuation metrics compared to the broader market, have historically shown their ability to outperform growth stocks over extended periods, particularly during economic downturns and rising interest rate environments. Although value has struggled in recent years, the long-term data that supports the strategy is strong.
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Here are the top 10 value stocks that score highly according to our guru models for February of 2025.
Cheapest Value Stocks
| Ticker | Company Name | Price | Market Cap ($mil) | PE Ratio | Price/ Sales | Relative Strength | Price/ Book | Price/ Cash Flow | Neg. Quality Percentile | Value Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHO | M/I HOMES INC | $116.92 | $3,170 | 5.9 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 5.5 | 62 | 5 | |
| GIII | G-III APPAREL GROUP LTD | $26.38 | $1,158 | 6.9 | 0.4 | 41 | 0.7 | 5.7 | 6 | 1 |
| FDP | FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC | $30.14 | $1,445 | 10.2 | 0.3 | 78 | 0.7 | 6.6 | 34 | 2 |
| TMHC | TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORP | $61.15 | $6,221 | 7.4 | 0.8 | 67 | 1.1 | 6.7 | 53 | 5 |
| VAC | MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE CORP | $77.47 | $2,705 | 15.0 | 0.5 | 41 | 0.5 | 7.5 | 65 | 5 |
| IMKTA | INGLES MARKETS INC | $61.89 | $1,176 | 14.9 | 0.2 | 41 | 0.8 | 5.8 | 88 | 5 |
| TPH | TRI POINTE HOMES INC (DELAWARE) | $31.21 | $2,869 | 6.5 | 0.6 | 47 | 0.9 | 5.9 | 51 | 2 |
| ARCB | ARCBEST CORP | $79.03 | $1,840 | 10.8 | 0.4 | 27 | 1.4 | 5.7 | 75 | 5 |
| ASO | ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS INC | $49.92 | $3,464 | 8.2 | 0.6 | 32 | 1.8 | 6.1 | 81 | 4 |
| LEN | LENNAR CORP | $120.37 | $31,809 | 8.4 | 0.9 | 41 | 1.2 | 7.8 | 65 | 5 |
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