This Week’s Acquirer’s Multiple FREE U.S Large-Cap Stock Screener Analysis
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 · Johnny Hopkins
This week’s FREE large-cap screener covers a diverse range of industries, including energy, finance, metal mining, telecommunications, healthcare, semiconductors, consumer retail, and aerospace & defense. The market reflects a mix of undervalued opportunities, particularly in energy, tech hardware, and healthcare.
Industry Analysis
Agriculture
Top Performers: Pilgrims (PPC) 0.57%
Metrics:
Best Acquirer’s Multiple: PPC (7.8)
High FCF Yields: PPC (12.5%)
Strong Expected Returns: PPC (16.38%)
Outlook: PPC shows strong potential with low Acquirer’s Multiple and solid fundamentals.
Communications Equipment
Top Performers: Nokia (NOK) 0.0%, Telefonaktiebolaget (ERIC) 0.24%
Metrics:
Best Acquirer’s Multiple: NOK (10.6), followed by ERIC (11.3)
High FCF Yields: NOK (7.67%), ERIC (16.06%)
Strong Expected Returns: NOK (11.15%), ERIC (11.85%)
Outlook: NOK and ERIC show strong potential with low Acquirer’s Multiples and strong expected returns.
Computer Hardware and Storage
Top Performers: Western (WDC) -2.08%, HP (HPQ) -0.66%
Metrics:
Best Acquirer’s Multiple: WDC (7.1), followed by HPQ (8.9)
High FCF Yields: WDC (4.05%), HPQ (12.0%)
Strong Expected Returns: WDC (11.09%), HPQ (20.95%)
Outlook: WDC and HPQ show strong potential with low Acquirer’s Multiples and strong expected returns.
Construction Materials
Top Performers: Owens (OC) -1.24%
Metrics:
Best Acquirer’s Multiple: OC (8.6)
High FCF Yields: OC (9.76%)
Strong Expected Returns: OC (20.59%)
Outlook: OC and show strong potential with low Acquirer’s Multiple and High FCF Yields.
Consumer Vehicles and Parts
Top Performers: Stellantis (STLA) 0.98%
Metrics:
Best Acquirer’s Multiple: STLA (6.2)
High FCF Yields: STLA (-21.37%)
Strong Expected Returns: STLA (25.71%)
Outlook: STLA and show strong potential with low Acquirer’s Multiples and Strong Expected Returns.
Downstream Energy
Top Performers: Cenovus (CVE) 0.42%
Metrics:
Best Acquirer’s Multiple: CVE (8.9)
High FCF Yields: CVE (11.53%)
Strong Expected Returns: CVE (18.77%)
Outlook: CVE and show strong potential with low Acquirer’s Multiples and High FCF Yields.
Electrical Equipment and Power Systems
Top Performers: First (FSLR) 2.05%
Metrics:
Best Acquirer’s Multiple: FSLR (8.8)
High FCF Yields: FSLR (-2.19%)
Strong Expected Returns: FSLR (12.19%)
Outlook: FSLR and show strong potential with low Acquirer’s Multiples and Strong Expected Returns.
Electronics and Entertainment Retail
Top Performers: Best (BBY) -0.13%
Metrics:
Best Acquirer’s Multiple: BBY (10.3)
High FCF Yields: BBY (8.82%)
Strong Expected Returns: BBY (19.91%)
Outlook: BBY and show strong potential with low Acquirer’s Multiples and Strong Expected Returns.
Energy Utilities
Top Performers: Centrais (EBR) 1.66%, Vistra (VST) -2.32%
Metrics:
Best Acquirer’s Multiple: EBR (8.3), followed by VST (10.2)
High FCF Yields: EBR (11.43%), VST (2.81%)
Strong Expected Returns: EBR (5.82%), VST (21.41%)
Outlook: EBR and VST show strong potential with low Acquirer’s Multiples, EBR High FCF Yields, VST Strong Expected Returns.
Food and Beverage Production
Top Performers: Ambev (ABEV) 1.3%
Metrics:
Best Acquirer’s Multiple: ABEV (9.0)
High FCF Yields: ABEV (10.81%)
Strong Expected Returns: ABEV (16.64%)
Outlook: ABEV shows solid fundamentals and attractive cash flows supported by a reasonable Acquirer’s Multiple.
Home Builders and Manufactured Buildings
Top Performers: Pultegroup (PHM) -0.50%
Metrics:
Best Acquirer’s Multiple: PHM (5.7)
High FCF Yields: PHM (7.35%)
Strong Expected Returns: PHM (29.47%)
Outlook: Home builders continue to show strong valuations with low AM and robust expected returns.
Integrated Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
Top Performers: Equinor (EQNR) 0.31%, Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR) 2.15%
Metrics:
Best Acquirer’s Multiple: EQNR (2.6), followed by PBR (3.7)
High FCF Yields: EQNR (11.35%), PBR (40.64%)
Strong Expected Returns: EQNR (43.56%), PBR (52.40%)
Outlook: Both EQNR and PBR stand out with extremely low AMs, high free cash flow, and exceptional return expectations.