Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor. The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason — five cents for a piece of fruit may seem like a great deal until you find out it’s rotten.

Separating the winners from the value traps is a tough challenge, and that’s where StockStory comes in. Our job is to find you high-quality companies that will stand the test of time. Keeping that in mind, here is one value stock with strong fundamentals and two with little support.

Two Value Stocks to Sell:

Apogee (APOG)

Forward P/E Ratio: 13.3x

Involved in the design of the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in New York City, Apogee (NASDAQ: APOG) sells architectural products and services such as high-performance glass for commercial buildings.

Why Do We Pass on APOG?

1. Flat sales over the last two years suggest it must find different ways to grow during this cycle
2. Demand will likely be weak over the next 12 months as Wall Street expects flat revenue
3. Performance over the past two years shows each sale was less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 14.7% annually

At $36.12 per share, Apogee trades at 13.3x forward P/E. If you’re considering APOG for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

ManpowerGroup (MAN)

Forward P/E Ratio: 8.3x

Founded during the post-World War II economic boom when businesses needed temporary workers, ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) connects millions of people to employment opportunities through its global network of staffing, recruitment, and workforce management services.

Why Do We Steer Clear of MAN?

1. Products and services are facing end-market challenges during this cycle, as seen in its flat sales over the last two years
2. Sales over the last five years were less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 17.5% annually while its revenue was flat
3. Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results

ManpowerGroup is trading at $32.47 per share, or 8.3x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with MAN, check out our full research report (it’s free).

One Value Stock to Watch:

Genpact (G)

Forward P/E Ratio: 7.9x

Originally spun off from General Electric in 2005 to provide business process services, Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services firm that helps businesses transform their operations through digital technology, AI, and data analytics solutions.

Why Does G Stand Out?

1. Share buybacks propelled its annual earnings per share growth to 11.8%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last five years
2. Strong free cash flow margin of 11.2% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently, and its growing cash flow gives it even more resources to deploy
3. Stellar returns on capital showcase management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures, and its returns are growing as it capitalizes on even better market opportunities

Genpact’s stock price of $32.44 implies a valuation ratio of 7.9x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

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