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Why Centene (CNC) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

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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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Centene (CNC)

Centene Corporation is a well-diversified healthcare company that primarily provides a set of services to the government sponsored healthcare programs. The company serves the under-insured and uninsured individuals through member-focused services. It is also engaged in providing education and outreach programs to inform and assist members in accessing quality, appropriate healthcare services.

CNC sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), holds a Value Style Score of A, and has a VGM Score of A. Compared to the Medical - HMOs industry's P/E of 17.1X, shares of Centene are trading at a forward P/E of 11.5X. CNC also has a PEG Ratio of 1, a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 8.5X, and a Price/Sales ratio of 0.3X.

Many value investors pay close attention to a company's earnings as well. For CNC, five analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.05 to $6.80 per share for 2024. Per share CNC boasts an average earnings surprise of 10.5%.

Investors should take the time to consider CNC 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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