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Value rotation in focus as the Vanguard Value ETF ($VTV) returned 32.19% over the trailing twelve months, topping the S&P 500's 31.27% total return over the same period. Inflation concerns and supply chain disruptions have compressed valuations across sectors, and a screen for the week of October 25, 2021 surfaces twelve names trading at discounts to what the methodology treats as intrinsic value.

The names and the numbers

By Desmond ChoiDigital Assets DeskAugust 20, 20262 min readMU ·TMUS
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Key takeaways

  • The Vanguard Value ETF ($VTV) returned 32.19% over the trailing twelve months, topping the S&P 500's 31.27% total return over the same period.
  • A stock screen for the week of October 25, 2021 surfaced twelve names trading at discounts to what its methodology treats as intrinsic value.
  • BioNTech ($BNTX) leads the list with a forward P/E of 5.79 and a PEG ratio of 0.05, with vaccine and booster rollout tied to the Delta variant cited as its primary growth driver.
  • The screen filters for a P/E of 15 or below—against an S&P 500 average of 45.11 as of June 15, 2021—debt-to-equity below 2.0, and dividend payout ratios below 50% (75% for defensive sectors).
  • Ameriprise Financial ($AMP) carries the highest dividend yield on the list at 6.8%.

The names and the numbers

BioNTech ($BNTX, $111.12, -1.77%) leads the list. Forward P/E sits at 5.79 with a PEG ratio of 0.05. Float is 68.43 million shares, market cap $28.10 billion. Continued vaccine and booster rollout tied to the Delta variant is identified as the primary growth driver.

Stellantis ($STLA, $5.28, -2.79%) carries a current P/E of 4.706 and a forward P/E of 5.152. The automaker, formed from the January 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, generated pro forma revenue of EUR 132.8 billion on 5.9 million vehicles in 2020, figures the screen notes were substantially affected by COVID-19. Stellantis and Samsung SDI have agreed to form a joint venture for North American battery cell and module production.

Capital One Financial ($COF, $220.73, flat) carries a P/E of 6.751, a PEG ratio of 0.27, and a dividend yield of 3.2% on a float of 545.62 million shares. Federal Reserve rate hikes are flagged as a potential additional tailwind for the valuation.

Micron Technology ($MU, $945.53, +0.9%) shows revenue growth of 29.25% and a forward P/E of 7.283. Micron has announced plans to invest $150 billion to expand chip output.

Ameriprise Financial ($AMP, $559.78) carries the highest yield on the list at 6.8% on 88.40 million shares outstanding. T-Mobile ($TMUS, $182.47, +0.06%) yields 4.08% across 1.07 billion shares. CF Industries ($CF, $119.00) yields 2.4%. Nucor ($NUE, $247.50, -0.5%) yields 2.24%.

Rounding out the screen: Western Digital ($WDC, $469.90, +1.69%) in data storage, NVR ($NVR, $6,418.86) in homebuilding, Warner Bros. Discovery ($WBD, $28.23, -1.04%) in media, and the Nuveen CA Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio ($NXC) in California fixed income.

What the screen is measuring

The P/E filter sits at 15 or below, against an S&P 500 average of 45.11 as of June 15, 2021. Debt-to-equity below 2.0 is the leverage threshold. Dividend payout ratios below 50% are the target, extended to 75% for defensive sectors including consumer staples and utilities.

WBD's 52-week range of $11.25 to $30 and Nucor's $131.32 to $280.11 frame how much dispersion sits inside the cohort. Watch the next earnings cycle to see whether estimates hold the multiples these valuations depend on.

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About this story

Filed by the digital assets desk of MarketPR on August 20, 2026. Source: benzinga.com. Indicative figures are not investment advice.

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Frequently asked

Which stock tops the screen and why?

BioNTech ($BNTX) leads the list with a forward P/E of 5.79 and a PEG ratio of 0.05, driven primarily by continued vaccine and booster rollout tied to the Delta variant.

What criteria does the screen use to identify undervalued stocks?

It requires a P/E of 15 or below, debt-to-equity below 2.0, and dividend payout ratios below 50%, extended to 75% for defensive sectors like consumer staples and utilities.

How did the Vanguard Value ETF perform versus the S&P 500?

The Vanguard Value ETF ($VTV) returned 32.19% over the trailing twelve months, beating the S&P 500's 31.27% total return over the same period.

What is Stellantis and how was it formed?

Stellantis ($STLA) is an automaker formed from the January 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, which generated pro forma revenue of EUR 132.8 billion on 5.9 million vehicles in 2020.

Which stock on the list offers the highest dividend yield?

Ameriprise Financial ($AMP) carries the highest yield on the list at 6.8% on 88.40 million shares outstanding.