Here's Why Amcor (AMCR) is a Strong Value Stock Zacks Equity...

Here's Why Amcor (AMCR) is a Strong Value Stock

Zacks Equity Research
Wed 9 October 2024 at 11:40 pm AEST·2-min read

Why Investors Should Pay Attention to This Value Stock

Finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.
Amcor (AMCR)

Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care, and other products. Through its broad range of packaging products, which include flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons and closures, the company helps manufacturers protect their products and differentiate their brands.

AMCR boasts a Value Style Score of B and VGM Score of A, and holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating. Shares of Amcor are trading at a forward earnings multiple of 14.8X, as well as a PEG Ratio of 2.7, a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 9.9X, and a Price/Sales ratio of 1.2X.
A company's earnings performance is important for value investors as well. For fiscal 2025, three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for AMCR, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $0.75 per share. AMCR also holds an average earnings surprise of 6.7%.
Investors should take the time to consider AMCR for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Ranks, notable earnings and valuation metrics, and impressive Value and VGM Style Scores.