Is Empresa (EDN) a Great Value Stock Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.

Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be interested in stocks with great grades in the "Value" category. When paired with a high Zacks Rank, "A" grades in the Value category are among the strongest value stocks on the market today.

One company value investors might notice is Empresa (EDN). EDN is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), as well as a Value grade of A.

We should also highlight that EDN has a P/B ratio of 0.71. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This company's current P/B looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/B of 1.60. Within the past 52 weeks, EDN's P/B has been as high as 23.35 and as low as 0.71, with a median of 15.11.

Finally, we should also recognize that EDN has a P/CF ratio of 4.44. This figure highlights a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find firms that are undervalued when considering their impressive cash outlook. This company's current P/CF looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 7.78. Within the past 12 months, EDN's P/CF has been as high as 23.26 and as low as 4.44, with a median of 10.20.

These are just a handful of the figures considered in Empresa's great Value grade. Still, they help show that the stock is likely being undervalued at the moment. Add this to the strength of its earnings outlook, and we can clearly see that EDN is an impressive value stock right now.

Is your investment advisor fumbling your financial future?
See how you can more effectively safeguard your retirement with a new Special Report, “4 Warning Signs Your Investment Advisor Might Be Sabotaging Your Financial Future.” Click to get your free report.
 
Empresa Distribuidora Y Comercializadora Norte S.A. (Edenor) (EDN) : Free Stock Analysis Report
 
To read this article on Zacks.com click here.