Should Value Investors Buy Adecco (AHEXY) Stock?

The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing, which is a strategy that has proven to be successful in all sorts of market environments. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.In addition to the Zacks Rank, investors looking for stocks with specific traits can utilize our Style Scores system. Of course, value investors will be most interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with "A" grades for Value and high Zacks Ranks are among the best value stocks available at any given moment.One company to watch right now is Adecco (AHEXY). AHEXY is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and an A for Value. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 11.33, while its industry has an average P/E of 15.75. Over the last 12 months, AHEXY's Forward P/E has been as high as 12.18 and as low as 6.87, with a median of 9.72. AHEXY is also sporting a PEG ratio of 1.26. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. AHEXY's PEG compares to its industry's average PEG of 1.78. Over the past 52 weeks, AHEXY's PEG has been as high as 4.56 and as low as 0.71, with a median of 1.08.Finally, investors should note that AHEXY has a P/CF ratio of 9.65. This data point considers a firm's operating cash flow and is frequently used to find companies that are undervalued when considering their solid cash outlook. This company's current P/CF looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 14.02. Over the past year, AHEXY's P/CF has been as high as 9.88 and as low as 6.31, with a median of 8.29.Value investors will likely look at more than just these metrics, but the above data helps show that Adecco is likely undervalued currently. And when considering the strength of its earnings outlook, AHEXY sticks out as one of the market's strongest value stocks.Beyond Nvidia: AI's Second Wave Is HereThe AI revolution has already minted millionaires. But the stocks everyone knows about aren't likely to keep delivering the biggest profits. Little-known AI firms tackling the world's biggest problems may be more lucrative in the coming months and years.See "2nd Wave" AI stocks now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Adecco SA (AHEXY): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks