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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AKZOY vs. AIQUY: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the Chemical - Diversified sector might want to consider either Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOY) or Air Liquide (AIQUY). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look. Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits. Currently, both Akzo Nobel NV and Air Liquide are holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). This means that both companies have witnessed positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that both of these stocks have an improving earnings outlook. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors. Value investors analyze a variety of traditional, tried-and-true metrics to help find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels. Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years. AKZOY currently has a forward P/E ratio of 13.78, while AIQUY has a forward P/E of 27.30. We also note that AKZOY has a PEG ratio of 0.76. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. AIQUY currently has a PEG ratio of 2.46. Another notable valuation metric for AKZOY is its P/B ratio of 2.33. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, AIQUY has a P/B of 3.94. These are just a few of the metrics contributing to AKZOY's Value grade of B and AIQUY's Value grade of D. Both AKZOY and AIQUY are impressive stocks with solid earnings outlooks, but based on these valuation figures, we feel that AKZOY is the superior value option right now. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOY) : Free Stock Analysis Report Air Liquide (AIQUY) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
24-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan's general industrial index grows by 2% in Q1 2025
AMMAN — The Kingdom's industrial index recorded a 2 per cent increase during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, driven by 'strong' performance across various sectors and sub-indices. President of the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) Fathi Jaghbir said that the growth was achieved despite regional and international challenges that placed 'significant' pressure on the Kingdom, especially on its economic sectors, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. He praised the resilience of the industrial sector, which has continued to grow and boost its presence locally and internationally. Jaghbir noted that the overall performance indicators reflect a 'noticeable' improvement and optimism within the sector. Based on feedback from industrial companies, over 60 per cent of industrial entrepreneurs expressed confidence in improved performance in the coming months, he said. The president added that this is seen as a 'positive' sign of ongoing trust in the industrial sector and its vital role in driving national economic growth. He noted that seven out of 10 industrial sub-sectors experienced positive growth during the first quarter. Leading the way was the chemical and cosmetics sector, which grew by 11 per cent, followed by packaging with 9 per cent, and leather and textiles with 7 per cent, he said. Jaghbir said that other sectors showing growth included plastics and rubber (6.6 per cent), construction (6.2 per cent), wood and furniture (4.2 per cent) and the food, agricultural and livestock industries (2.8 per cent). Regarding the sub-indices that comprise the overall index, Jaghbir noted that employment increased by 6.2 per cent, while industrial exports saw a rise of 15 per cent. The industrial production index grew by 2.7 per cent, and the industrial survey index improved by 6 per cent, he added. Jaghbir stressed that regional developments have introduced additional challenges and uncertainty for the industrial sector, reiterating Jordan's resilience and the sector's ability to turn these challenges into opportunities. He cited past crises as evidence of the sector's adaptability and strength. The JCI's Department of Studies and Strategies regularly publishes the index, providing insights into the sector's performance and outlook. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
