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.
Gainers
Trecora Resources (NYSE: TREC) shares jumped 26.6% to $9.56 as the company agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Balmoral Funds at $9.81 per share in cash or an enterprise value of $247 million.
Companies Reporting Before The Bell
• The Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.10 per share on revenue of $935.99 million.