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Are You a Value Investor? This 1 Stock Could Be the Perfect Pick

Zacks Equity Research
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It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors.

Many investors also have a go-to methodology that helps guide their buy and sell decisions. One way to find winning stocks based on your preferred way of investing is to use the Zacks Style Scores, which are indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing types: value, growth, and momentum.

Why Investors Should Pay Attention to This Value Stock

Different than growth or momentum investors, value-focused investors are all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under what their true value is before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.

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Caterpillar (CAT)

Caterpillar, known for its iconic yellow machines, is the largest global construction and mining equipment manufacturer. Given that it serves a gamut of sectors - infrastructure, construction, mining, oil & gas and transportation, the company is considered a bellwether of the global economy.

CAT sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), holds a Value Style Score of B, and has a VGM Score of A. Compared to the Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry's P/E of 10.8X, shares of Caterpillar are trading at a forward P/E of 15X. CAT also has a PEG Ratio of 1.7, a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 12.8X, and a Price/Sales ratio of 2.4X.

Value investors don't just pay attention to a company's valuation ratios; positive earnings play a crucial role, too. 10 analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2024. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.48 to $21.81 per share. CAT has an average earnings surprise of 14.6%.

Investors should take the time to consider CAT for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Ranks, notable earnings and valuation metrics, and impressive Value and VGM Style Scores.

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