Is Radian (RDN) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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.
Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors rely on traditional forms of analysis on key valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are undervalued, leaving room for profits.
Luckily, Zacks has developed its own Style Scores system in an effort to find stocks with specific traits. Value investors will be interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with both "A" grades in the Value category and high Zacks Ranks are among the strongest value stocks on the market right now.
One company value investors might notice is Radian (RDN). RDN is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), as well as an A grade for Value. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.98. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 9.18. Over the past year, RDN's Forward P/E has been as high as 8.48 and as low as 5.42, with a median of 7.34.
Another valuation metric that we should highlight is RDN's P/B ratio of 1.34. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. RDN's current P/B looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/B of 1.47. Over the past year, RDN's P/B has been as high as 1.39 and as low as 0.95, with a median of 1.25.
Finally, investors should note that RDN has a P/CF ratio of 6.95. This metric focuses on a firm's operating cash flow and is often used to find stocks that are undervalued based on the strength of their cash outlook. RDN's P/CF compares to its industry's average P/CF of 6.98. Over the past year, RDN's P/CF has been as high as 8.81 and as low as 4.35, with a median of 6.47.
These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Radian is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, RDN feels like a great value stock at the moment.
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