The Meaning Behind 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.

The following stocks are considered to be notable value stocks in the energy sector:

1. Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) - P/E: 5.23
2. SilverBow Resources (NYSE:SBOW) - P/E: 2.43
3. Marathon Oil (NYSE:MRO) - P/E: 9.58
4. Euronav (NYSE:EURN) - P/E: 4.17
5. Black Stone Minerals (NYSE:BSM) - P/E: 8.21

This quarter, Peabody Energy experienced an increase in earnings per share, which was $0.82 in Q3 and is now $1.33. Its most recent dividend yield is at 1.16%, which has decreased by 0.06% from 1.22% in the previous quarter.

SilverBow Resources has reported Q4 earnings per share at $2.21, which has decreased by 24.83% compared to Q3, which was 2.94. Marathon Oil has reported Q4 earnings per share at $0.69, which has decreased by 10.39% compared to Q3, which was 0.77. The company's most recent dividend yield sits at 1.87%, which has increased by 0.31% from 1.56% last quarter.

This quarter, Euronav experienced an increase in earnings per share, which was $0.57 in Q3 and is now $2.03. Most recently, the company reported a dividend yield of 13.03%, which has decreased by 6.67% from last quarter's yield of 19.7%.

Black Stone Minerals saw an increase in earnings per share from 0.27 in Q3 to $0.65 now. Its most recent dividend yield is at 11.49%, which has increased by 0.87% from 10.62% 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.