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Investors with an interest in Manufacturing - General Industrial stocks have likely encountered both Flowserve (FLS) and Nordson (NDSN). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.
There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits.
Right now, Flowserve is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Nordson has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Investors should feel comfortable knowing that FLS likely has seen a stronger improvement to its earnings outlook than NDSN has recently. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.
Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
The Style Score Value grade factors in a variety of key fundamental metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a number of other key stats that are commonly used by value investors.
FLS currently has a forward P/E ratio of 16.42, while NDSN has a forward P/E of 26.06. We also note that FLS has a PEG ratio of 1.08. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. NDSN currently has a PEG ratio of 2.
Another notable valuation metric for FLS is its P/B ratio of 2.96. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, NDSN has a P/B of 4.99.
Based on these metrics and many more, FLS holds a Value grade of B, while NDSN has a Value grade of D.
FLS sticks out from NDSN in both our Zacks Rank and Style Scores models, so value investors will likely feel that FLS is the better option right now.
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Tetra Tech, Inc. TTEK recently announced that it has secured a $39.3 million contract from the United States Agency for International Development ("USAID"). The latest deal will involve the company supporting USAID’s Engendering Industries program.
As part of the single-award deal, Tetra Tech will work on enhancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment opportunities in multiple industries throughout the world. These industries include water, infrastructure, power, transportation as well as information and communications technology.
Under the USAID Engendering Industries program, the company’s professionals will utilize data-driven change management tactics to help companies and organizations boost gender equality and economic opportunities for women globally. As part of the Engendering Industries program since 2018, TTEK has been offering technical support services to more than 68 organizations in 39 countries.
Tetra Tech’s Other Notable Contracts
Lately, Tetra Tech has received a series of deals, which are likely to drive its growth. In July 2024, the company received a $73 million deal from the USAID to enhance the availability of cost-effective and dependable electricity across 18 nations in West Africa. Also, in March 2024, it secured a $375 million multiple-award contract from National Aeronautics and Space Administration ("NASA"). Per the five-year contract, Tetra Tech will offer environmental restoration and compliance services at NASA facilities across the United States.
In January 2024, the company secured a $34 million contract from the USAID. Per the deal, TTEK will support the USAID Integrated Land and Resource Governance II project, which is aimed at promoting sustainable economic development through better land rights governance. Also, in the same month, it secured a $24 million, single-award deal from USAID to conserve biodiversity and natural resources in Cambodia.
TTEK’s Zacks Rank and Price Performance
Tetra Tech currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Shares of the company gained 50.1% in the past year against the industry‘s 11% decline.
Other Stocks to Consider
Other top-ranked companies from the same space are discussed below.
Flowserve Corporation FLS currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
FLS delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 18.2%. In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Flowserve’s 2024 earnings has increased 3.8%.
Crane Company CR presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.2%.
In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CR’s 2024 earnings has increased 2%.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation PH currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. PH delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 2.6%.
In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for Parker-Hannifin’s fiscal 2025 earnings has increased 1.1%.
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Proto Labs, Inc. PRLB announced that it launched Axtra3D Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology, which expands its 3D printing capabilities. The launch of HPS complements Proto Labs' strategy to meet additional customer needs and extend into production use cases.
PRLB’s HPS to Complement Existing Capabilities
HPS employs a precision laser and a digital light processing system to capture images of internal and external part structures at the same time. This dual 3D printing approach helps overcome previous 3D printing limitations. Common HPS applications include production-grade components with high throughput parts. It requires high-accuracy features for testing and validation, and cosmetic prototypes with glass-like surface finishes.
HPS supports the company's existing Carbon digital light synthesis (DLS) printers for 3D printing projects that demand better mechanical qualities.
Current Available HPS Materials Boost Proto Labs’ Potential
The two currently available HPS materials include Tough Black (Loctite Henkel 3843) and Ceramic-filled (BASF 3280).
Tough Black is an engineering-grade resin with great strength and exceptional impact resistance, whereas Ceramic-filled is a stiff substance commonly used for tooling and molding. Both materials increase the company's advanced photopolymer catalog and supplement the materials previously available for Carbon DLS.
PRLB Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
In the second quarter of 2024, Proto Labs reported a 3.3% year-over-year increase in revenues to $126 million. The top line met the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company reported earnings per share of 18 cents against the loss of 1 cent posted in the second quarter of 2023. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 16 cents.
Proto Labs’ Share Price Performance
Proto Lab’s shares have gained 0.4% in the past year against the industry’s 16.6% decline.
PRLB’s Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to Consider
PRLB currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Some other top-ranked stocks from the Industrial Products sector are Crane Company CR, Flowserve Corporation FLS and Cintas Corporation CTAS. These three companies have a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Crane’s 2024 earnings is pegged at $5.07 per share. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved north by 6% in the past 60 days. The company has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.2%. CR shares have gained 75.2% in a year.
Flowserve has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.2%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FLS’ 2024 earnings is pinned at $2.76 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 31.6%. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved north by 4% in the past 60 days. The company’s shares have gained 27.5% in a year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Cintas’ 2024 earnings is pegged at $16.64 per share. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved north by 1% in the past 60 days. The company has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 4%. CTAS shares have gained 60.4% in a year.
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Sept 4 (Reuters) - Nordson Corp NDSN.O:
NORDSON CORPORATION ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $600 MILLION OF 4.500% NOTES DUE 2029
NORDSON CORP - PROCEEDS TO REPAY $500 MILLION TERM LOAN AND COVER EXPENSES
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Investors interested in stocks from the Manufacturing - General Industrial sector have probably already heard of Flowserve and Nordson . But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.
The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits.
Flowserve and Nordson are sporting Zacks Ranks of #2 (Buy) and #3 (Hold), respectively, right now. This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that FLS is likely seeing its earnings outlook improve to a greater extent. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.
Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
The Value category of the Style Scores system identifies undervalued companies by looking at a number of key metrics. These include the long-favored P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that help us determine a company's fair value.
FLS currently has a forward P/E ratio of 17.78, while NDSN has a forward P/E of 27.05. We also note that FLS has a PEG ratio of 1.17. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. NDSN currently has a PEG ratio of 2.08.
Another notable valuation metric for FLS is its P/B ratio of 3.20. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, NDSN has a P/B of 5.16.
Based on these metrics and many more, FLS holds a Value grade of B, while NDSN has a Value grade of D.
FLS stands above NDSN thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that FLS is the superior value option right now.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page.
Considering buying ROST stock? Here’s what analysts think:
Latest Ratings for ROST
Date | Firm | Action | From | To |
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Mar 2022 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | |
Mar 2022 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | |
Mar 2022 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy |
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