Why This 1 Value Stock Could Be a Great Addition to Your Portfolio
For new and old investors, taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals.
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
Finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.
Healthpeak (DOC)
Headquartered in Denver, CO, Healthpeak Properties, Inc. is a REIT in the United States that acquires, develops, manages, sells and leases a diverse portfolio of healthcare real estate related properties. It is an S&P 500 Index member.
DOC sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), holds a Value Style Score of B, and has a VGM Score of B. Compared to the REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry's P/E of 11.4X, shares of Healthpeak are trading at a forward P/E of 9.2X. DOC also has a PEG Ratio of 2, a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 9.9X, and a Price/Sales ratio of 4.2X.
Value investors don't just pay attention to a company's valuation ratios; positive earnings play a crucial role, too. One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.00 to $1.85 per share. DOC has an average earnings surprise of 1.7%.
Investors should take the time to consider DOC 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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