What are Value Stocks?

A value stock is traditionally defined in terms of how investors in the marketplace are valuing that company's future growth prospects. Low P/E multiples are good base indicators that the company is undervalued and can most likely be labelled as a value stock.

Below is a list of notable value stocks in the consumer defensive sector:

1. Greenlane Hldgs (NASDAQ:GNLN) - P/E: 0.0
2. Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:SENEB) - P/E: 6.75
3. Sunlands Technology (NYSE:STG) - P/E: 1.34
4. Altria Group (NYSE:MO) - P/E: 9.13
5. Herbalife (NYSE:HLF) - P/E: 6.66

Most recently, Greenlane Hldgs reported earnings per share at $-1.91, whereas in Q2 earnings per share sat at $-6.56. Most recently, Seneca Foods reported earnings per share at $3.29, whereas in Q1 earnings per share sat at $3.01. Sunlands Technology saw a decrease in earnings per share from 1.73 in Q2 to $1.31 now. Altria Group saw a decrease in earnings per share from 1.28 in Q3 to $1.18 now. The company's most recent dividend yield sits at 9.21%, which has increased by 0.12% from 9.09% last quarter.

Herbalife has reported Q3 earnings per share at $0.65, which has decreased by 12.16% compared to Q2, which was 0.74. Its most recent dividend yield is at 1.71%, which has decreased by 1.82% from 3.53% in the previous quarter.

These 5 value stocks were selected by Benzinga Insights based on quantified analysis. While this methodical judgment process is not meant to make final decisions, our technology can give investors additional perception into the sector.