KT Corporation provides integrated telecommunications and platform services in Korea and internationally. The company offers fixed-line telephone services, including local, domestic long-distance, international long-distance, and voice over Internet protocol telephone services, as well as interconnection services; broadband Internet access service and other Internet-related services; and data communication services, such as fixed-line and leased line services, as well as broadband Internet connection services. It also provides media and content services, including IPTV, satellite TV, digital music, e-commerce, online advertising consulting, and web comics and novels services; and credit card processing and other financial services. In addition, the company offers information technology and network services, and satellite services; sells handsets and miscellaneous telecommunications equipment; develops and sells residential units and commercial real estate; and rents real estate properties. Further, it maintains public telephones; offers security, B2C and B2B, investment fund, software development and data processing, value added network, call center, system integration and maintenance, marketing, PCS distribution, truck transportation and trucking arrangement business, cloud system implementation, satellite communication network, installation and management, and data center development and related services. Additionally, the company is involved in the Internet banking ASP and security solutions, residential building development and supply, sports team management, technology business finance, and submarine cable construction and maintenance businesses. The company was formerly known as Korea Telecom Corp. and changed its name to KT Corporation in March 2002. KT Corporation was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea.

KT Corporation демонстрирует смешанную фундаментальную картину. С одной стороны, выручка и чистая прибыль значительно выше медианных значений по отрасли, что указывает на сильные операционные результаты. Однако P/E находится на высоком уровне, что может сигнализировать о переоцененности компании. Снижение ROE и ROA по сравнению с медианой отрасли также вызывает беспокойство, поскольку это может указывать на снижение эффективности использования капитала. Долговая нагрузка выглядит достаточно приемлемо, но при этом наблюдается рост долгосрочных обязательств. В то же время, динамика валовой маржи остается впечатляющей, что подчеркивает способность компании генерировать прибыль на уровне продаж. На фоне отсутствия дивидендных выплат и низкой прогнозируемой прибыли на акцию, это может вызвать опасения среди инвесторов о будущих доходах. В целом, KT Corporation имеет сильные стороны в виде высокой выручки и чистой прибыли, но сталкивается с вызовами, связанными с эффективностью и оценкой, что требует пересмотра целевой цены.

KT Corporation

Key Points
Bought 1,492,440 shares of KT; estimated transaction value of $28.31 million based on quarterly average price.
Quarter-end KT stake value rose by $28.31 million, reflecting both the new position and price movement through the period.
Move equals a 2.24% position in 13F reportable AUM.
Post-trade stake: 1,492,440 shares valued at $28.31 million.
KT enters the portfolio but remains outside the fund's top five holdings.
On February 3, 2026, NAN FUNG TRINITY (HK) LTD disclosed a new position in KT (NYSE:KT).
What happened
According to a recent SEC filing dated February 3, 2026, NAN FUNG TRINITY (HK) LTD initiated a new position in KT by acquiring 1,492,440 shares. The estimated trade size was $28.31 million, calculated using the quarterly average price for the period. The value of the KT stake at quarter-end matched this figure, reflecting both the acquisition and subsequent price changes.
What else to know
This was a new position, with KT representing 2.24% of the fund’s 13F reportable assets after the trade
Top holdings following the filing:
NYSEMKT:EWY: $89.52 million (7.1% of AUM)
NYSEMKT:EWZ: $63.70 million (5.0% of AUM)
NASDAQ:AMZN: $42.17 million (3.3% of AUM)
NYSE:AMCR: $38.62 million (3.1% of AUM)
NASDAQ:NVDA: $36.30 million (2.9% of AUM)
As of February 3, 2026, KT shares were priced at $20.90, up 20.1% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 by 4.73 percentage points
Company Overview
Price (as of market close 2026-02-03)
$20.90
Market Capitalization
$10.12 billion
Revenue (TTM)
$19.20 billion
Net Income (TTM)
$698.29 million
Company Snapshot
Provides integrated telecommunications services, including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband internet, IPTV, satellite TV, and digital content platforms.
Generates revenue primarily from subscription-based telecom services, media content delivery, and value-added IT and network solutions for both consumer and enterprise markets.
Serves a broad customer base in South Korea and internationally, including individual consumers, businesses, and institutional clients seeking advanced connectivity and digital services.
KT Corporation is a leading South Korean telecommunications provider with significant scale, serving millions of mobile and IPTV subscribers. The company leverages its extensive network infrastructure and diversified service portfolio to maintain a strong market position in communications and digital media. Strategic investments in technology and platform services support KT's competitive edge in delivering integrated solutions to both consumer and enterprise customers.
What this transaction means for investors
NAN FUNG TRINITY expanded its telecom holdings significantly by buying KT Corp, taking it from zero to its 11th largest position. This is not its first international telecom position in this fund, as it also holds a position in America Movil, purchased on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Moreover, most of its positions that are not exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are technology stocks, with Amazon, Amcor, and Nvidia as its top individual stock holdings.
NAN FUNG TRINITY did not reveal why it chose to buy, though funds have few other reasons to buy a stock than a belief it will move higher. That call appears to be correct, as KT Corp stock is up by double-digits since the beginning of the year, so the investment is off to a good start.
Additionally, at a P/E ratio of 15, the fund appears to have purchased it at a reasonable price. Finally, at a forward P/E ratio of 6, it should not surprise anyone if we find out next quarter that it purchased more shares of KT Corp.
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NAN FUNG TRINITY Loads Up KT Corp Stock With 1.49 Million Shares Bought

Key Points
Hong Kong-based Oasis Management sold 400,000 shares of KT Corporation in the third quarter.
The position was previously worth about $8.31 million.
KT previously accounted for 0.95% of the fund’s AUM last quarter.
Hong Kong-based Oasis Management fully exited its position in KT Corporation (NYSE:KT), selling 400,000 shares worth about $8.31 million, according to a November 13 SEC filing.
What Happened
According to a November 13 SEC Form 13F filing, Oasis Management sold out of KT Corporation (NYSE:KT), disposing of 400,000 shares. The value of the net change in position was $8.31 million.
What Else to Know
Top holdings after the filing:
NYSE:MTN: $152.22 million (32.7% of AUM)
NASDAQ:VNET: $35.63 million (7.6% of AUM)
NASDAQ:STRS: $24.01 million (5.2% of AUM)
NASDAQ:APLD: $23.69 million (5.1% of AUM)
NYSE:RBA: $19.86 million (4.3% of AUM)
As of Thursday, shares of KT were priced at $18.97, up 21.5% over the past year and outperforming the S&P 500's 16% gain in the same period.
Company Overview
Price (as of Thursday)
$18.97
Market Capitalization
$9.15 billion
Revenue (TTM)
$18.99 billion
Net Income (TTM)
$672.99 million
Company Snapshot
KT Corporation offers integrated telecommunications services, including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband internet, IPTV, media content, and IT solutions.
The company generates revenue primarily through subscription-based telecom services, data communications, media content delivery, and value-added IT and platform services.
It serves individual consumers, businesses, and institutional clients in South Korea and select international markets.
KT Corporation is a leading telecommunications provider with a diversified service portfolio spanning fixed-line, wireless, broadband, and digital media platforms. The company leverages its extensive infrastructure and subscriber base to deliver stable recurring revenues and expand into adjacent technology and content markets. Its competitive advantage lies in its integrated service offerings and strong market presence in South Korea's communications sector.
Foolish Take
This move looks less about KT’s past-year share performance and more about how capital is being reallocated inside a concentrated portfolio. When a manager exits a modest position entirely while keeping far larger bets elsewhere, it often reflects opportunity cost rather than outright pessimism.
Operationally, KT is doing several things right. Third-quarter revenue rose 7.1% year over year to roughly KRW 7.1 trillion (up 7%), while operating profit climbed 16%, helped by telecom growth, cloud and data center demand, and real estate development gains. Wireless service revenue grew nearly 5%, 5G penetration totaled 80.7%, and EBITDA remained solid despite higher costs that pushed margins down about 400 basis points to 21.1%. Nevertheless, those are not distress signals, and they help explain why the stock outperformed the broader market over the past year.
But relative appeal matters. Oasis Management’s remaining top holdings are more concentrated in higher-volatility or higher-upside infrastructure, data, and alternative asset plays. Against that backdrop, KT’s appeal as a steady, dividend-oriented telecom with mid-single-digit growth may have faded, even as execution improved.
Glossary
13F AUM: The total value of assets under management reported by a fund in its SEC Form 13F filing.
Net change: The difference in the value or number of shares of a position after a transaction.
Fully exited: When an investor sells all shares of a particular holding, leaving a zero position.
Top holdings: The largest investments in a fund's portfolio, usually by market value or percentage of assets.
Subscription-based services: Business model where customers pay recurring fees for ongoing access to products or services.
Value-added IT services: Technology services that provide additional benefits beyond basic offerings, such as enhanced features or support.
Integrated telecommunications services: A combination of communication services (voice, data, media) provided through a single provider.
Market presence: The extent to which a company is recognized and active within its industry or region.
Outperforming: Achieving better returns or performance compared to a benchmark, such as the S&P 500.
TTM: The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.
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KT Stock Up 22% This Past Year, but Does One Fund's $8.3 Million Exit Signal a Shift in Conviction?

Key Points
Increased Range Resources position by 1,610,804 shares, a net value change of $52.12 million
Transaction represents approximately 4.69% change as a share of 13F assets under management (AUM)
Post-trade stake: 4,420,608 shares valued at $166.39 million
The holding now accounts for 13.56% of fund AUM, making it Kopernik’s 2nd-largest disclosed position
On November 14, 2025, Kopernik Global Investors, LLC disclosed a significant increase in its Range Resources (NYSE:RRC) stake, adding 1,610,804 shares—an estimated $52.12 million position change.
What happened
According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated November 14, 2025, Kopernik Global Investors, LLC increased its holding in Range Resources (NYSE:RRC) during the third quarter. The fund added 1,610,804 shares, bringing its total stake to 4,420,608 shares with a reported market value of $166.39 million as of September 30, 2025.
What else to know
Kopernik executed a buy, raising its Range Resources stake to 13.56% of 13F AUM.
Top holdings after the filing:
SA: $167,761,984 (13.7% of AUM)
RRC: $166,391,685 (13.6% of AUM)
MKT: NG: $115,610,678 (9.4% of AUM)
B: $100,190,670 (8.2% of AUM)
KT: $88,831,236 (7.2% of AUM)
As of November 13, 2025, shares were priced at $38.02, up 12.65% over the prior year with one-year alpha of -0.54 percentage points versus the S&P 500
The company's dividend yield stood at 0.92%, forward P/E at 10.48, and EV/EBITDA at 9.13 on the most recent data.
Company overview
Revenue (TTM)
$2.87 billion
Net Income (TTM)
$573.78 million
Dividend Yield
0.94%
Price (as of market close 11/13/25)
$38.02
Company snapshot
Range Resources is a leading independent energy producer specializing in natural gas and NGLs, with a significant operational footprint in the Appalachian basin.
The company leverages a large portfolio of producing wells and leased acreage to drive efficient hydrocarbon extraction and sales. Its scale, asset base, and focus on low-cost production contribute to its competitive positioning within the U.S. energy sector. Range Resources produces and sells natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and oil, with a focus on the Appalachian region of the United States.
The company operates an exploration and production business model, generating revenue primarily from the extraction and sale of hydrocarbons to utilities, industrial users, and energy marketers.
Range Resources' main customers include utilities, marketing and midstream companies, petrochemical end users, and oil processors.
Foolish take
Kopernik’s decision to add 1.6 million shares of Range Resources is not a trade around the edges of a small-cap name. It is a statement about one of the core producers in U.S. natural gas and about how the long-term gas setup looks from a value investor’s seat. Range Resources sits in the thick of the supply that will help determine how the next leg of the North American gas market plays out.
Range has spent years building a position as one of the lowest-cost operators in the Marcellus and Utica. The company's advantage begins in the rock, where its Marcellus wells deliver long productive lives and steady well performance. From there, the company protects its pricing through transportation agreements that keep its gas moving even when regional takeaway tightens. Its marketing arm then pushes volumes into markets well beyond Appalachia, which gives Range Resources access to hubs that reflect Henry Hub economics rather than local discounts. On the other hand, the company has kept a steady focus on balance sheet repair and disciplined capital spending. That combination puts Range Resources in a position to survive tough gas tapes and still participate when demand tightens.
For investors, the key is to decide whether Range’s cost position and asset base justify riding through the volatility that comes with gas.
The company’s ability to keep improving well performance, advance capital efficiency, and manage its asset base with precision will determine how much of that macro tailwind flows through to long-term returns. If Range Resources continues to execute well in this environment, its role in the next stage of the U.S. gas cycle could prove more valuable than what today’s market suggests.
Glossary
13F assets under management (AUM): The total value of securities reported by an institutional investment manager in quarterly SEC Form 13F filings.
Alpha: A measure of an investment's performance compared to a benchmark, indicating value added or subtracted by active management.
Dividend yield: Annual dividends paid by a company divided by its share price, expressed as a percentage.
Forward P/E: Price-to-earnings ratio using forecasted earnings for the next year, estimating how much investors pay per dollar of future profit.
EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization; used to value a company relative to its earnings.
Trailing twelve months (TTM): The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.
Net value change: The difference in the market value of a holding after a transaction, reflecting the increase or decrease in investment size.
Exploration and production business model: A company structure focused on discovering, extracting, and selling natural resources like oil and gas.
Natural gas liquids (NGLs): Hydrocarbon products separated from natural gas, such as ethane, propane, and butane, used as fuels or feedstocks.
Leased acreage: Land that a company rents for the right to explore and extract oil or gas resources.
Midstream companies: Firms involved in transporting, storing, and marketing oil, gas, and related products between production and end users.
Market value: The total dollar value of a security or portfolio, calculated by multiplying current price by the number of units held.
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From Marcellus Rock to Global Markets: How Range Resources Sits in the Middle of the Gas Boom Ahead

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Chicago, IL – October 16, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article are StoneCo STNE, PagSeguro Digital PAGS, KT Corp. KT, Arrow Electronics ARW and CVS Health CVS.
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In value investing, it is a common practice to pick stocks that are cheap but fundamentally strong. There are a number of investment styles to cater to investors looking for the best value stocks.
Among them, the price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) is an easy-to-use tool for identifying low-priced stocks that have high-growth prospects.
The P/B ratio is used to calculate how much an investor needs to pay for each dollar of book value of a stock. It is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter's book value per share.
P/B ratio = market capitalization/book value of equity.
The P/B ratio helps identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. StoneCo, PagSeguro Digital, KT Corp., Arrow Electronics and CVS Health are some such stocks.
Now, let us understand the concept of book value.
What is Book Value?
There are several ways in which book value can be defined. Book value is the total value that would be left over, according to the company’s balance sheet, if it went bankrupt immediately. In other words, this is what shareholders would theoretically receive if a company liquidates all its assets after paying off all its liabilities.
It is calculated by subtracting total liabilities from the total assets of a company. In most cases, this equates to common stockholders’ equity on the balance sheet. However, depending on the company’s balance sheet, intangible assets should also be subtracted from the total assets to determine book value.
Understanding P/B Ratio
By comparing the book value of equity to its market price, we get an idea of whether a company is under- or overpriced. Like P/E or P/S ratios, it is always better to compare the P/B ratio within industries.
A P/B ratio of less than one means that the stock is trading at less than its book value or the stock is undervalued and, therefore, a good buy. Conversely, a stock with a ratio greater than one can be interpreted as being overvalued or relatively expensive.
For example, a stock with a P/B ratio of 2 means that we pay $2 for every $1 of book value. Thus, the higher the P/B, the more expensive the stock.
But there is a warning. A P/B ratio of less than one can also mean that the company is earning weak or even negative returns on its assets or that the assets are overstated. In such a case, the stock should be shunned because it may be destroying shareholder value. Conversely, the stock’s price may be significantly high — thereby pushing the P/B ratio to more than one — in the likely case that it has become a takeover target, a good enough reason to own the stock.
Moreover, the P/B ratio is not without limitations. It is useful for businesses like finance, investments, insurance and banking or manufacturing companies with many liquid/tangible assets on the books. However, it can be misleading for firms with significant R&D expenditure, high debt, service companies, or those with negative earnings.
In any case, the ratio is not particularly relevant as a standalone number. One should analyze other ratios like P/E, P/S and debt to equity before arriving at a reasonable investment decision.
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StoneCo provides financial technology solutions. The company offers an end-to-end cloud-based technology platform to conduct electronic commerce across in-store, online and mobile channels. StoneCo is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
STNE has a Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of B. STNE has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 30.3%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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PagSeguro Digital has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 14.2%. PAGS currently has a Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of B.
Headquartered in Sungnam, South Korea, KT Corporation provides telecommunication services. Its services include mobile telecommunications services, telephone services, fixed-line and VoIP telephone services.It also provides interconnection services to other telecommunications companies, broadband Internet access services and other Internet-related services. It also offers information technology and network services.
KT has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of A. KT Corporation has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 51.7%.
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Arrow Electronics has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of A at present. ARW has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 20.7%.
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In value investing, it is a common practice to pick stocks that are cheap but fundamentally strong. There are a number of investment styles to cater to investors looking for the best value stocks.
Among them, the price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) is an easy-to-use tool for identifying low-priced stocks that have high-growth prospects.
The P/B ratio is used to calculate how much an investor needs to pay for each dollar of book value of a stock. It is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter's book value per share.
P/B ratio = market capitalization/book value of equity.
The P/B ratio helps identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. StoneCo STNE, PagSeguro Digital PAGS, KT Corporation KT, Arrow Electronics ARW and CVS Health CVS are some such stocks.
Now, let us understand the concept of book value.
What is Book Value?
There are several ways in which book value can be defined. Book value is the total value that would be left over, according to the company’s balance sheet, if it went bankrupt immediately. In other words, this is what shareholders would theoretically receive if a company liquidates all its assets after paying off all its liabilities.
It is calculated by subtracting total liabilities from the total assets of a company. In most cases, this equates to common stockholders’ equity on the balance sheet. However, depending on the company’s balance sheet, intangible assets should also be subtracted from the total assets to determine book value.
Understanding P/B Ratio
By comparing the book value of equity to its market price, we get an idea of whether a company is under- or overpriced. Like P/E or P/S ratios, it is always better to compare the P/B ratio within industries.
A P/B ratio of less than one means that the stock is trading at less than its book value or the stock is undervalued and, therefore, a good buy. Conversely, a stock with a ratio greater than one can be interpreted as being overvalued or relatively expensive.
For example, a stock with a P/B ratio of 2 means that we pay $2 for every $1 of book value. Thus, the higher the P/B, the more expensive the stock.
But there is a warning. A P/B ratio of less than one can also mean that the company is earning weak or even negative returns on its assets or that the assets are overstated. In such a case, the stock should be shunned because it may be destroying shareholder value. Conversely, the stock’s price may be significantly high — thereby pushing the P/B ratio to more than one — in the likely case that it has become a takeover target, a good enough reason to own the stock.
Moreover, the P/B ratio is not without limitations. It is useful for businesses like finance, investments, insurance and banking or manufacturing companies with many liquid/tangible assets on the books. However, it can be misleading for firms with significant R&D expenditure, high debt, service companies, or those with negative earnings.
In any case, the ratio is not particularly relevant as a standalone number. One should analyze other ratios like P/E, P/S and debt to equity before arriving at a reasonable investment decision.
Screening Parameters
Price to Book (common Equity) less than X-Industry Median: A lower P/B compared with the industry average implies that there is enough room for the stock to gain.
Price to Sales less than X-Industry Median: The P/S ratio determines how much the market values every dollar of the company’s sales/revenues — a lower ratio than the industry makes the stock attractive.
Price to Earnings using F(1) estimate less than X-Industry Median: The P/E ratio (F1) values a company based on its current share price relative to its estimated earnings per share — a lower ratio than the industry is considered better.
PEG less than 1:PEG links the P/E ratio to the future growth rate of the company. The PEG ratio portrays a more complete picture than the P/E ratio. A value of less than 1 indicates that the stock is undervalued, and investors need to pay less for a stock that has bright earnings growth prospects.
Current Price greater than or equal to $5: They must all be trading at a minimum of $5 or higher.
Average 20-Day Volume greater than or equal to 100,000: A substantial trading volume ensures that the stock is easily tradable.
Zacks Rank less than or equal to #2: Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) stocks are known to outperform irrespective of the market environment.
Value Score equal to A or B: Our research shows that stocks with a Value Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 or 2, offer the best opportunities in the value investing space.
5 Low Price-to-Book Stocks
Here are five of the 15 stocks that qualified the screening:
StoneCo provides financial technology solutions. The company offers an end-to-end cloud-based technology platform to conduct electronic commerce across in-store, online and mobile channels. StoneCo is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
STNE has a Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of B. STNE has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 30.3%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
PagSeguro Digital provides financial technology solutions and services for micro-merchants and small and medium-sized businesses, primarily in Brazil and internationally. The company offers multiple digital payment solutions, in-person payments via point-of-sale devices and prepaid card services. PagSeguro Digital is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
PagSeguro Digital has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 14.2%. PAGS currently has a Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of B.
Headquartered in Sungnam, South Korea, KT Corporation provides telecommunication services. Its services include mobile telecommunications services, telephone services, fixed-line and VoIP telephone services.It also provides interconnection services to other telecommunications companies, broadband Internet access services and other Internet-related services. It also offers information technology and network services.
KT has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of A. KT Corporation has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 51.7%.
New York-based Arrow Electronics is one of the world’s largest distributors of electronic components and enterprise computing products.
Arrow Electronics has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of A at present. ARW has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 20.7%.
Headquartered in Woonsocket, RI, CVS Health (formerly known as CVS Caremark Corporation) is a pharmacy innovation company with integrated offerings across the entire spectrum of pharmacy care.
CVS Health presently has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of A. The company has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 14.3%.
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Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.
This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.
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5 Low Price-to-Book Stocks Worth Considering in October

Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today September 17th:
Carpenter Technology CRS: This company which is a producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels as well as drilling tools, carries a Zacks Rank #1(Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11% over the last 60 days.
Carpenter Technology Corporation Price and Consensus
Carpenter Technology's has a PEG ratio of 0.80 compared with 0.86 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Carpenter Technology Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
Blue Bird BLBD: This company which is engaged in the designing, engineering, manufacturing and sale of school buses and related parts, carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 23.8% over the last 60 days.
Blue Bird Corporation Price and Consensus
Blue Bird has a PEG ratio of 0.25 compared with 0.66 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
Blue Bird Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
KT KT: This company which provides telecommunication services, carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.9% over the last 60 days.
KT Corporation Price and Consensus
KT's has a PEG ratio of 0.75 compared with 1.04 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
KT Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
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In value investing, it is a common practice to pick stocks that are cheap but fundamentally strong. There are a number of investment styles to suit the predilection of hundreds of investors looking for the best value stocks.
Among them, the price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) is an easy-to-use tool for identifying low-priced stocks that have high-growth prospects.
The P/B ratio is used to calculate how much an investor needs to pay for each dollar of book value of a stock. It is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter's book value per share.
P/B ratio = market capitalization/book value of equity.
The P/B ratio helps identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. StoneCo STNE, CVS Health CVS, KT Corporation KT, KB Financial Group KB and USANA Health Sciences USNA are some such stocks.
Now, let us understand the concept of book value.
What is Book Value?
There are several ways in which book value can be defined. Book value is the total value that would be left over, according to the company’s balance sheet, if it goes bankrupt immediately. In other words, this is what shareholders would theoretically receive if a company liquidates all its assets after paying off all its liabilities.
It is calculated by subtracting total liabilities from the total assets of a company. In most cases, this equates to common stockholders’ equity on the balance sheet. However, depending on the company’s balance sheet, intangible assets should also be subtracted from the total assets to determine book value.
Understanding P/B Ratio
By comparing the book value of equity to its market price, we get an idea of whether a company is under- or overpriced. Like the P/E or P/S ratios, it is always better to compare the P/B ratio within industries.
A P/B ratio of less than one means that the stock is trading at less than its book value or the stock is undervalued and, therefore, a good buy. Conversely, a stock with a ratio greater than one can be interpreted as being overvalued or relatively expensive.
For example, a stock with a P/B ratio of 2 means that we pay $2 for every $1 of book value. Thus, the higher the P/B, the more expensive the stock.
But there is a warning. A P/B ratio of less than one can also mean that the company is earning weak or even negative returns on its assets or that the assets are overstated. In such a case, the stock should be shunned because it may be destroying shareholder value. Conversely, the stock’s price may be significantly high — thereby pushing the P/B ratio to more than one — in the likely case that it has become a takeover target, a good enough reason to own the stock.
Moreover, the P/B ratio is not without limitations. It is useful for businesses like finance, investments, insurance and banking or manufacturing companies with many liquid/tangible assets on the books. However, it can be misleading for firms with significant R&D expenditure, high debt, service companies, or those with negative earnings.
In any case, the ratio is not particularly relevant as a standalone number. One should analyze other ratios like P/E, P/S and debt to equity before arriving at a reasonable investment decision.
Screening Parameters
Price to Book (common Equity) less than X-Industry Median: A lower P/B compared with the industry average implies that there is enough room for the stock to gain.
Price to Sales less than X-Industry Median: The P/S ratio determines how much the market values every dollar of the company’s sales/revenues — a lower ratio than the industry makes the stock attractive.
Price to Earnings using F(1) estimate less than X-Industry Median: The P/E ratio (F1) values a company based on its current share price relative to its estimated earnings per share — a lower ratio than the industry is considered better.
PEG less than 1: PEG links the P/E ratio to the future growth rate of the company. The PEG ratio portrays a more complete picture than the P/E ratio. A value of less than 1 indicates that the stock is undervalued, and investors need to pay less for a stock that has bright earnings growth prospects.
Current Price greater than or equal to $5: They must all be trading at a minimum of $5 or higher.
Average 20-Day Volume greater than or equal to 100,000: A substantial trading volume ensures that the stock is easily tradable.
Zacks Rank less than or equal to #2: Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) stocks are known to outperform irrespective of the market environment.
Value Score equal to A or B: Our research shows that stocks with a Value Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 or 2, offer the best opportunities in the value investing space.
5 Low Price-to-Book Stocks
Here are five of the 14 stocks that qualified the screening:
StoneCo provides financial technology solutions. The company offers an end-to-end cloud-based technology platform to conduct electronic commerce across in-store, online and mobile channels. StoneCo is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
STNE has a Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of B. STNE has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 25.3%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Headquartered in Woonsocket, RI, CVS Health (formerly known as CVS Caremark Corporation) is a pharmacy innovation company with integrated offerings across the entire spectrum of pharmacy care.
CVS Health presently has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of A. The company has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 14.3%.
Headquartered in Sungnam, South Korea, KT Corporation provides telecommunication services. Its services include mobile telecommunications services, telephone services, fixed-line and VoIP telephone services. It also provides interconnection services to other telecommunications companies, broadband Internet access services and other Internet-related services. It also offers information technology and network services.
KT has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of A. KT Corporation has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 49.9%.
KB Financial Group is a commercial bank in Korea. The company provides credit and related financial services mainly to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises. It also provides a range of deposit products and related services to individuals and enterprises of all sizes.
KB Financial Group has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 11.9%. KB currently has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of B.
USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritional, personal care and weight management products. USANA Health Sciences currently has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of A. USNA has a projected 3-5-year EPS growth rate of 12.0%.
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Value Investing: 5 Undervalued Stocks Worth Adding to Your Portfolio

When it comes to short-term investing or trading, they say "the trend is your friend." And there's no denying that this is the most profitable strategy. But making sure of the sustainability of a trend to profit from it is easier said than done.
The trend often reverses before exiting the trade, leading to a short-term capital loss for investors. So, for a profitable trade, one should confirm factors such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, etc. that could keep the momentum in the stock alive.
Investors looking to make a profit from stocks that are currently on the move may find our "Recent Price Strength" screen pretty useful. This predefined screen comes handy in spotting stocks that are on an uptrend backed by strength in their fundamentals, and trading in the upper portion of their 52-week high-low range, which is usually an indicator of bullishness.
There are several stocks that passed through the screen and
KT Corp.
(KT) is one of them. Here are the key reasons why this stock is a solid choice for "trend" investing.
A solid price increase over a period of 12 weeks reflects investors' continued willingness to pay more for the potential upside in a stock. KT is quite a good fit in this regard, gaining 21.7% over this period.
However, it's not enough to look at the price change for around three months, as it doesn't reflect any trend reversal that might have happened in a shorter time frame. It's important for a potential winner to maintain the price trend. A price increase of 10.2% over the past four weeks ensures that the trend is still in place for the stock of this telecommunications services provider.
Moreover, KT is currently trading at 98.1% of its 52-week High-Low Range, hinting that it can be on the verge of a breakout.
Looking at the fundamentals, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than the 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises -- the key factors that impact a stock's near-term price movements.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
Another factor that confirms the company's fundamental strength is its Average Broker Recommendation of #1 (Strong Buy). This indicates that the brokerage community is highly optimistic about the stock's near-term price performance.
So, the price trend in KT may not reverse anytime soon.
In addition to KT, there are several other stocks that currently pass through our "Recent Price Strength" screen. You may consider investing in them and start looking for the newest stocks that fit these criteria.
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KT Corp. (KT) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Book/Market Investor model based on the published strategy of Joseph Piotroski. This value-quant strategy screens for high book-to-market stocks, and then separates out financially sound firms by looking at a host of improving financial criteria.
NIPPON YUSEN KK - ADR (NPNYY) is a large-cap value stock in the Water Transportation industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Joseph Piotroski changed from 60% to 80% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Nippon Yusen KK is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the transportation business. The Company operates through six business segments. The Liner Shipping segment is engaged in international marine cargo transportation by liner ships, container terminal business, port transportation business, and tugboat business for the purpose of revenue. The Air Freight segment is engaged in air freight business. The Logistic segment is engaged in the warehouse and freight businesses, and the provision of marine, land and air transportation integrated logistics network services. Irregular Specialized Liner segment is engaged in international marine cargo transportation by trampers and tankers, ship chartering, and others. Real Estate segment leases, manages and sells real estate. The Others segment is engaged in the sale of equipment and machinery and petroleum products, the provision of information processing services, passenger vessel business, petroleum product wholesale business and others.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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KT CORP (ADR) (KT) is a mid-cap growth stock in the Communications Services industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Joseph Piotroski changed from 0% to 80% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: KT Corp is a Korea-based company that mainly provides telecommunication services. The Company operates its business through four segments. The Information and Communications Technologies segment is engaged in providing telecommunication services to individual, home, corporate customers and the convergence business. The Finance segment is engaged in providing financial services, such as credit card. The Satellite Broadcasting segment provides satellite television services. The Other segment includes security services, satellite service, information technology and network services, as well as global business services, which provide global network services to multinational or domestic corporate customers and telecommunications companies. The Company's principal services include mobile voice and data telecommunications services; fixed-line services; credit card processing and other financial services; as well as other services. The Company is engaged in the software platforms business.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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About Joseph Piotroski: Piotroski isn't your typical Wall Street big shot. In fact, he's not even a professional investor. He's a good old numbers-crunching accountant and college professor. But in 2000, shortly after he started teaching at the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business, Piotroski published a groundbreaking paper in the Journal of Accounting Research entitled "Value Investing: The Use of Historical Financial Statement Information to Separate Winners from Losers". In it, Piotroski laid out an accounting-based stock-selection/shorting method that produced a 23 percent average annual back-tested return from 1976 through 1996 -- more than double the S&P 500's gain during that time. Piotroski's findings were reported in major financial publiations like SmartMoney. Today, he teaches accounting at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business.
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The Pacific NoS Global EM Equity Active ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Wednesday, with over 384,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 31,000. Shares of GEME were up about 0.9% on the day.
Components of that ETF with the highest volume on Wednesday were Alibaba Group trading off about 1.9% with over 8.3 million shares changing hands so far this session, and Full Truck Alliance, up about 1.4% on volume of over 3.5 million shares. KT is lagging other components of the Pacific NoS Global EM Equity Active ETF Wednesday, trading lower by about 2.2%.
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