what are 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 benzinga insights has compiled a list of value stocks in the consumer defensive sector that may be worth watching natural grocers saw a decrease in earnings per share from 028 in q2 to 017 now the companys most recent dividend yield sits at 232 which has increased by 043 from 189 last quarter this quarter sunlands technology experienced a decrease in earnings per share which was 214 in q1 and is now 126 most recently albertsons companies reported earnings per share at 072 whereas in q1 earnings per share sat at 10 industrias bachoco sabs earnings per share for q3 sits at 097 whereas in q2 they were at 294 the companys most recent dividend yield sits at 228 which has increased by 023 from 205 last quarter pilgrims prides earnings per share for q3 sits at 109 whereas in q2 they were at 154 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