This Week’s FREE – Acquirer’s Multiple U.S Large-Cap Stock Screener Analysis
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 · Johnny Hopkins
As part of a new series here at The Acquirer’s Multiple, we’re going to be providing a comprehensive analysis of this week’s FREE – U.S Large-Cap Stock Screener including an overview, industry/sector analysis and performance.
This week’s large-cap screener highlights a diverse mix of industries, with strong representation from energy, finance, technology, industrials, and materials sectors. The Acquirer’s Multiple (AM) analysis reveals compelling valuation opportunities, particularly in Metal Products, Specialty Finance, and Oil & Gas Exploration, where stocks trade at lower multiples, suggesting potential undervaluation.
Industry Analysis:
1. Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
Top Performers: Leidos Holdings Inc (AM: 12.0)
Metrics: Moderate expected returns (20.37%), average FCF Yield (7.17%).
Outlook: Stable long-term demand driven by government contracts and increasing global defense budgets.
2. Agriculture
Top Performers: Pilgrim’s Pride Corp (AM: 8.1)
Metrics: Moderate expected returns (16.38%), average FCF Yield (11.84%).
Outlook: Steady demand driven by global food consumption, but subject to commodity price fluctuations and climate risks.
3. Communications Equipment
Top Performers: Nokia Oyj (AM: 9.6), Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (AM: 11.2)
Metrics: Moderate expected returns (11.88%), average FCF Yield (12.25%).
Outlook: Growth potential due to 5G infrastructure expansion and increasing connectivity demands.
4. Computer Hardware and Storage
Top Performers: Western Digital Corp (AM: 7.3), HP Inc (AM: 9.0)
Metrics: Moderate expected returns (10.95%), average FCF Yield (7.94%).
Outlook: Cloud computing and enterprise storage trends support growth, but consumer PC sales remain cyclical.
5. Construction Materials
Top Performers: Owens Corning (AM: 8.4)
Metrics: Moderate expected returns (21.39%), average FCF Yield (10.12%).
Outlook: Strong demand from infrastructure projects and housing, though raw material costs can be volatile.
6. Consumer Vehicles and Parts
Top Performers: Stellantis NV (AM: 5.9)
Metrics: Moderate expected returns (26.88%), average FCF Yield (-22.46%).
Outlook: EV adoption and technological innovation drive long-term demand, but supply chain risks remain.
7. Integrated Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
Top Performers: Equinor ASA (AM: 2.3), Petroleo Brasileiro ADR (AM: 3.5)
Metrics: Moderate expected returns (32.15%), average FCF Yield (17.63%).
Outlook: Energy prices and geopolitical factors dictate industry performance, with increasing transition to renewables.
8. Metal Products
Top Performers: ArcelorMittal SA (AM: 1.0)
Metrics: Moderate expected returns (41.41%), average FCF Yield (1.88%).
Outlook: Infrastructure and industrial demand support the sector, though trade policies and economic cycles create fluctuations.
9. Metal Ore Mining
Top Performers: Vale SA (AM: 4.7), Rio Tinto plc ADR (AM: 6.1)
Metrics: Moderate expected returns (24.78%), average FCF Yield (7.89%).
Outlook: Strong demand from China and renewable energy transition support long-term prospects, but subject to commodity price swings.
10. Specialty Finance
Top Performers: Synchrony Financial (AM: 2.0)
Metrics: Moderate expected returns (14.68%), average FCF Yield (45.21%).
Outlook: Consumer credit demand remains strong, but interest rate fluctuations and credit cycles pose risks.