This Week’s Acquirer’s Multiple FREE U.S Large-Cap Stock Screener Analysis
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 · Johnny Hopkins
As part of our ongoing series here at The Acquirer’s Multiple, we provide a comprehensive analysis of this week’s FREE U.S Large-Cap Stock Screener.
Top Value Stocks (Lowest Acquirer’s Multiple®)
The Acquirer’s Multiple® (EV/Operating Income) highlights cheap stocks on an enterprise basis. This week’s best value large caps are:
| Ticker | Name | AM | EV ($M) | OI ($M) | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYF | Synchrony Financial | 1.7 | 18,723 | 10,992 | Specialty Finance |
| EQNR | Equinor ASA | 2.3 | 71,297 | 30,415 | Oil & Gas |
| PBR | Petrobras (ADR) | 3.7 | 100,475 | 27,099 | Oil & Gas |
| STLA | Stellantis | 4.9 | 28,654 | 5,871 | Auto |
| VALE | Vale S.A. | 5.0 | 52,958 | 10,680 | Mining |
Observation: This week’s screen is heavily skewed toward natural resources, oil, and cyclicals (e.g. Vale, Petrobras, Equinor, Stellantis), all trading at compelling valuation multiples.
Top 10 by Free Cash Flow Yield (%)
High FCF yield can signal strong shareholder return potential. Standouts:
- Petrobras (PBR): 45.3%
- Synchrony Financial (SYF): 44.3%
- Ecopetrol (EC): 26.4%
- Kaspi.kz (KSPI): 19.0%
- Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson – ADR (ERIC): 15.1%
The presence of emerging market state-owned enterprises (SOEs) like PBR and EC may explain high yields.
Top 10 by Expected Return (E(r) %)
| Ticker | Name | E(r) (%) | AM | IV/P | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBR | Petrobras | 56.3% | 3.7 | 3.4 | High risk/reward |
| EQNR | Equinor | 43.2% | 2.3 | 4.1 | Undervalued oil major |
| MO | Altria | 41.5% | 10.5 | 0.9 | Dividend-heavy tobacco |
| EC | Ecopetrol | 34.0% | 6.4 | 1.2 | Political exposure |
| STLA | Stellantis | 31.8% | 4.9 | 1.5 | Cheap automaker |
These are capital-intensive, dividend-paying businesses with attractive entry points.
Top 10 by IV/P (Intrinsic Value to Price)
The IV/P metric shows how far below estimated intrinsic value a stock trades:
| Ticker | Name | IV/P | E(r) (%) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQNR | Equinor | 4.1 | 43.2% | Strong IV discount |
| PBR | Petrobras | 3.4 | 56.3% | Consistent across metrics |
| SYF | Synchrony | 2.3 | 17.1% | Undervalued consumer finance |
| STLA | Stellantis | 1.5 | 31.8% | Value play in autos |
| PHM | PulteGroup | 1.2 | 29.4% | Underrated homebuilder |
When stocks screen across multiple value factors (AM, FCF Yield, IV/P, E(r)), that’s a strong signal. SYF, EQNR, PBR and STLA stand out.
Key Takeaways
- Cyclicals dominate: Autos, oil majors, mining, and SOEs are heavily represented, indicating a market favoring deep value and cash flow.
- Emerging Markets carry weight: Companies like Petrobras and Ecopetrol lead many screens.
- Financials screen well: SYF and KSPI offer high FCF and low multiples—ideal for value-oriented investors.
- Dividend lovers take note: Altria, Ecopetrol, and PBR all yield above 6%, many with payout ratios that appear sustainable given current cash flow.