the meaning behind value stocks a value stock is traditionally defined in terms of how investors in the marketplace are valuing that companys future growth prospects low pe multiples are good base indicators that the company is undervalued and can most likely be labelled as a value stock the following stocks are considered to be notable value stocks in the basic materials sector algoma steel gr has reported q3 earnings per share at 048 which has decreased by 27143 compared to q2 which was 028 its most recent dividend yield is at 242 which has decreased by 03 from 272 in the previous quarter icl group saw a decrease in earnings per share from 049 in q3 to 028 now its most recent dividend yield is at 721 which has decreased by 391 from 1112 in the previous quarter sylvamo saw a decrease in earnings per share from 251 in q3 to 197 now its most recent dividend yield is at 214 which has decreased by 02 from 234 in the previous quarter most recently nucor reported earnings per share at 445 whereas in q4 earnings per share sat at 489 most recently the company reported a dividend yield of 121 which has decreased by 016 from last quarters yield of 137 suzano saw an increase in earnings per share from 079 in q3 to 108 now these 5 value stocks were selected by benzinga insights based on quantified analysis while this methodical judgment process is not meant to make final decisions our technology can give investors additional perception into the sector