Undervalued Stocks 2026: Value Opportunities

Updated  •  Authored by MarketsHost Research  •  AI-reviewed by Claude (Anthropic) + ChatGPT (OpenAI)

These stocks show strong fundamentals (A+ grade + ROE above 10% + net margin above 10%) that may not be fully reflected in current valuations.

This page lists 33 US-listed stocks screened from a universe of 4,500+ companies analysed daily from SEC EDGAR 10-K and 10-Q filings. Both Claude and ChatGPT independently rate every company; the picks below are sorted by combined AI confidence. Updated June 10, 2026 at 2:46 AM UTC.

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Claude + ChatGPT
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Updated 2026

Top 33 Undervalued stocks

MSFT
MICROSOFT CORP
Services-Prepackaged Software
A 91% confidence
ROE 23.6%
Net margin 40.5%
Debt/eq 0.1x
Rev growth 14.9%
DECK
DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP
Rubber & Plastics Footwear
A+ 90% confidence
ROE 41%
Net margin 18.7%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 9.8%
NVDA
NVIDIA CORP
Semiconductors & Related Devices
A+ 90% confidence
ROE 29.8%
Net margin 71.5%
Debt/eq 0.04x
Rev growth 65.5%
FAST
FASTENAL CO
Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply
A 90% confidence
ROE 31.9%
Net margin 15.3%
Debt/eq 0.03x
Rev growth 8.7%
CRDO
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd
Semiconductors & Related Devices
A+ 90% confidence
ROE 16.4%
Net margin 33.8%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 126.3%
ADBE
ADOBE INC.
Services-Prepackaged Software
A 90% confidence
ROE 61.3%
Net margin 30%
Debt/eq 0.53x
Rev growth 10.5%
CTAS
CINTAS CORP
Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments
A 89% confidence
ROE 22.1%
Net margin 17.9%
Debt/eq 0.54x
Rev growth 7.7%
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
Semiconductors & Related Devices
A 88% confidence
ROE 19%
Net margin 40.1%
Debt/eq 0.74x
Rev growth 23.9%
MA
Mastercard Inc
Services-Business Services, NEC
A+ 88% confidence
ROE 57.8%
Net margin 46.2%
Debt/eq 2.56x
Rev growth 16.4%
SNDK
Sandisk Corp
Computer Storage Devices
A+ 87% confidence
ROE 32.9%
Net margin 40.1%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 10.4%
AAPL
Apple Inc.
Electronic Computers
A 87% confidence
ROE 67.3%
Net margin 28.1%
Debt/eq 0.78x
Rev growth 6.4%
NFLX
NETFLIX INC
Services-Video Tape Rental
A+ 87% confidence
ROE 17%
Net margin 43.1%
Debt/eq 0.43x
Rev growth 15.9%
CALM
CAL-MAINE FOODS INC
Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties
A 87% confidence
ROE 11.2%
Net margin 17.9%
Debt/eq 0x
MU
MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC
Semiconductors & Related Devices
A 87% confidence
ROE 26.3%
Net margin 50.7%
Debt/eq 0.13x
Rev growth 48.9%
PTC
PTC INC.
Services-Prepackaged Software
A 86% confidence
ROE 19.6%
Net margin 51.9%
Debt/eq 0.3x
Rev growth 19.2%
LLY
ELI LILLY & Co
Pharmaceutical Preparations
A 86% confidence
ROE 23.7%
Net margin 37.4%
Debt/eq 1.26x
Rev growth 44.7%
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.
A 86% confidence
ROE 11%
Net margin 47.5%
Debt/eq 0.24x
Rev growth 22.2%
FIZZ
NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP
Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters
A 86% confidence
ROE 24.2%
Net margin 16.2%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 0.8%
ACGLN
ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD.
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance
A 86% confidence
ROE 18.2%
Net margin 22.1%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 14.3%
JNJ
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Pharmaceutical Preparations
A 86% confidence
ROE 32.9%
Net margin 28.5%
Debt/eq 0.51x
Rev growth 6%
YOU
Clear Secure, Inc.
Services-Prepackaged Software
A+ 85% confidence
ROE 20.9%
Net margin 15.3%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 16.9%
PLTR
Palantir Technologies Inc.
Services-Prepackaged Software
A+ 85% confidence
ROE 10.3%
Net margin 53.3%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 56.2%
V
VISA INC.
Services-Business Services, NEC
A 85% confidence
ROE 33.3%
Net margin 53.7%
Debt/eq 0.63x
Rev growth 11.3%
FTNT
Fortinet, Inc.
Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC
A 84% confidence
ROE 54%
Net margin 28.9%
Debt/eq 0.5x
Rev growth 14.2%
ELTP
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/
Pharmaceutical Preparations
A 84% confidence
ROE 32.9%
Net margin 24.4%
Debt/eq 0.02x
Rev growth 48.4%
DAVEW
Dave Inc./DE
Finance Services
A 84% confidence
ROE 55.5%
Net margin 35.3%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 59.7%
ALL-PJ
ALLSTATE CORP
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance
A 84% confidence
ROE 33.6%
Net margin 15.2%
Debt/eq 0.24x
Rev growth 1706.4%
MGRE
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
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A 83% confidence
ROE 22.1%
Net margin 34.5%
Debt/eq 0.83x
Rev growth 1.6%
BKE
BUCKLE INC
Retail-Family Clothing Stores
A 82% confidence
ROE 49.4%
Net margin 16.2%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 6.6%
IDXX
IDEXX LABORATORIES INC /DE
In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances
A+ 82% confidence
ROE 17.9%
Net margin 24.4%
Debt/eq 0.19x
Rev growth 10.4%
AL
AIR LEASE CORP
Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, NEC
A 82% confidence
ROE 12.8%
Net margin 36.1%
Debt/eq 2.33x
Rev growth 810.5%
VAL-WT
Valaris Ltd
Drilling Oil & Gas Wells
A+ 78% confidence
ROE 31%
Net margin 41.5%
Debt/eq 0.34x
Rev growth 19807.6%
RSMDF
RESMED INC
Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus
A+ 82% confidence
ROE 11.7%
Net margin 26.9%
Debt/eq 0.06x
Rev growth 9.8%

What are undervalued stocks?

An undervalued stock is a publicly traded company whose market price is lower than its calculated intrinsic value, based on fundamentals like return on equity, profit margins, free cash flow and balance sheet quality. Value investors look for these stocks because the gap between price and underlying business strength can close over time, producing above-market returns. Our AI screens for undervalued stocks by combining an A+ grade with double-digit ROE and net margin — a combination Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett popularised in modern value investing.

How our AI identifies undervalued stocks

We start with our universe of 4,500+ US-listed companies analysed daily from SEC EDGAR 10-K and 10-Q filings. Both Claude (Anthropic) and ChatGPT (OpenAI) independently grade every stock as A+, A, B, C or D based on revenue growth, profit margins, debt levels, free cash flow and competitive position. For this list we keep only companies with an A+ grade from Claude, ROE above 10% (efficient capital deployment) and net margin above 10% (pricing power). The remaining stocks are sorted by combined AI confidence and the top 50 are shown.

Methodology authored by: MarketsHost Research Team. Stock data sourced from SEC EDGAR 10-K and 10-Q filings. AI analysis by Claude (Anthropic) and ChatGPT (OpenAI). Last methodology review: June 10, 2026.

Key metrics we analyse for undervalued stocks

These are the fundamental indicators our AI weighs when ranking undervalued stocks. All values are sourced from SEC EDGAR financial filings.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Measures how efficiently a company turns shareholder capital into profit. Sustained ROE above 15% is a hallmark of high-quality businesses with durable competitive advantages.

Net Profit Margin

Shows what percentage of revenue becomes profit after all expenses. A net margin above 10% suggests pricing power, brand strength or operational efficiency.

Free Cash Flow

Cash left after capital expenditures. FCF funds dividends, buybacks and growth without diluting shareholders. Consistent positive FCF is a stronger signal than reported earnings.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

Compares borrowed money to shareholder equity. Below 1.0 is conservative; above 2.0 means leverage risk if earnings drop.

Revenue Growth

Year-over-year sales growth. Even undervalued stocks should be growing — flat revenue often signals a value trap, not a value opportunity.

How to find undervalued stocks using SEC fundamentals

  1. Filter by AI grade. Start with A+ or A grades from both Claude and ChatGPT — agreement between independent models reduces single-AI bias.
  2. Check ROE above 10%. Return on equity above 10% indicates the business compounds shareholder capital efficiently. Above 20% is exceptional.
  3. Verify healthy net margin. Net margin above 10% confirms the company keeps a meaningful share of every revenue dollar after all costs.
  4. Look at debt-to-equity. Conservative balance sheets (debt/equity below 1.0) hold up better in downturns. Avoid highly leveraged turnarounds.
  5. Confirm consistent free cash flow. Positive free cash flow over multiple quarters validates the business model and reduces accounting risk.
  6. Diversify across sectors. Even high-conviction picks can fail. Hold 8-15 stocks across at least 5 sectors to spread idiosyncratic risk.

Key terms and definitions

Common terms used throughout our analysis of undervalued stocks.

Intrinsic Value
The estimated true worth of a business based on its future cash flows, separate from its current stock price. Value investing exploits gaps between intrinsic value and market price.
Margin of Safety
The discount between the current price and estimated intrinsic value. A 30%+ margin gives room for analysis errors.
Book Value
Total assets minus total liabilities, on a per-share basis. Stocks trading below book value can be deeply undervalued — or in distress.
Value Trap
A stock that looks cheap on traditional metrics but keeps falling because the business is permanently impaired. AI helps distinguish quality value from value traps.

Compare investment strategies

How undervalued stocks compare to other AI-analysed stock strategies on MarketsHost.

Strategy Primary metric Best for Risk profile
Top Rated Dual AI consensus High conviction picks Moderate
Undervalued ROE + net margin Long-term value investors Lower
Growth Revenue growth ≥15% Aggressive growth seekers Higher
Dividend Active dividend payments Income investors Lower
High ROE Return on equity ≥20% Quality investors Moderate
Low Debt Debt/equity ≤0.5 Conservative investors Lower

Frequently Asked Questions

How does AI identify undervalued stocks?

By comparing fundamental metrics (ROE, margins, growth, cash flow) from SEC filings against historical patterns. Strong fundamentals with A+ grades often indicate undervaluation.

What is the best metric to find undervalued stocks?

No single metric is enough. The combination of high return on equity (above 15%), conservative debt (debt-to-equity below 1.0), strong net margin (above 10%) and consistent free cash flow is a more reliable signal than any one metric in isolation. Our AI weighs all of these together.

Are undervalued stocks safer than growth stocks?

Generally yes. Undervalued companies typically have established earnings, real cash flow and stronger balance sheets than speculative growth stocks. However, undervaluation can persist for years, so patience is required and individual stocks can still decline.

What is the difference between undervalued and value stocks?

All undervalued stocks are value stocks, but not all value stocks are currently undervalued. 'Value stocks' is a category (low P/B, low P/E, dividend-paying); 'undervalued' specifically means the market price is below intrinsic value. Our undervalued list adds AI conviction on top of value criteria.

How often is this list updated?

Every 3 minutes our cron pipeline processes new SEC filings. The full list is regenerated on every page load so you always see the most recent AI grades and fundamentals. Stock-level analyses are refreshed when new 10-K or 10-Q filings are detected.

What is the margin of safety in value investing?

Margin of safety, popularised by Benjamin Graham, is the discount between a stock's market price and its estimated intrinsic value. A 30%+ margin protects against errors in analysis or unexpected events. The bigger the margin, the lower the risk of permanent capital loss.

Can small-cap stocks appear in this undervalued list?

Yes. The screen filters by fundamentals, not company size. Smaller companies are often less efficiently priced because fewer analysts cover them, so undervalued opportunities can be more frequent in small caps — though they carry higher volatility.

How do I avoid value traps?

Value traps are cheap-looking stocks where the business is permanently impaired. Avoid them by checking that revenue is still growing (not flat or declining), debt is manageable, free cash flow is positive over multiple quarters, and the AI grade is at least A. Our list pre-filters most of these checks.

Are all 50 stocks on this list worth investing in?

No. The list is a research starting point, not investment advice. Diversify across 8-15 stocks from different sectors, size your positions according to risk tolerance, and consider your overall portfolio. Always conduct your own due diligence before any investment.

Does the list include foreign stocks or ADRs?

Only US-domiciled companies that file 10-K and 10-Q reports with the SEC. Foreign Private Issuers that file 20-F (most ADRs) are excluded because their financial reporting structure differs and our AI is calibrated to US GAAP filings.

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Disclaimer: AI grades are based on SEC filings and fundamental analysis. They are not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.