This morning we are going to take a look at stocks that are widely held by the gurus and trading near their historic low price-to-sales (P/S) ratios:
Owens & Minor Inc. (OMI) is trading at a low P/S ratio of 0.20, near its 10-year low of 0.18. The company offers supply chain assistance to the providers of healthcare services and the manufacturers of healthcare products, supplies, and devices. It is held by 14 gurus we follow.
Market Cap: 2.06 billion, P/E: 18.70
Business Predictability: 3/5, Financial Strength: 6/10, Profitability & Growth: 6/10
American Moil SAB de CV (AMX) is trading at a low P/S ratio of 1.20, near its 10-year low of 1.15. The company provides telecommunications services in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is held by 12 gurus we follow.
Market Cap: 69.35 billion, P/E: 12.60
Business Predictability: 3/5, Financial Strength: 6/10, Profitability & Growth: 6/10
NeuStar Inc. (NSR) is trading at a low P/S ratio of 1.90, near its 10-year low of 1.87. The company provides technology and directory services to customer pursuant to various private commercial and government contracts worldwide. It is held by 10 gurus we follow.
Market Cap: 1.63 billion, P/E: 10.90
Business Predictability: 4.5/5, Financial Strength: 6/10, Profitability & Growth: 9/10
CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) is trading at a low P/S ratio of 1.60, near its 10-year low of 1.42. The company explores for, develops, produces, and sells crude oil, natural gas, and other petroleum products. It is held by nine gurus we follow.
Market Cap: 76.59 billion, P/E: 8.20
Business Predictability: 5/5, Financial Strength: 7/10, Profitability & Growth: 9/10
PetroChina Co. Ltd. (PTR) is trading at its 10-year low P/S ratio of 0.60. The company produces and sells oil and gas in China. It is held by eight gurus we follow.
Market Cap: 217.81 billion, P/E: 11.00
Business Predictability: 4.5/5, Financial Strength: 7/10, Profitability & Growth: 8/10
Quality Systems Inc. (QSII) is trading at a low P/S ratio of 2.10, near its 10-year low of 1.98. The company develops and markets healthcare information systems that automate medical and dental practices, and networks of practices in the United States. It is held by eight gurus we follow.
Market Cap: 920 million, P/E: 137.60
Business Predictability: 3.5/5, Financial Strength: 9/10, Profitability & Growth: 7/10
For the complete list of GuruFocus list of companies that are traded at historical low P/S ratios, go to: GuruFocus Value Strategies of Historical Low P/S Ratios.
You can also follow our low P/S portfolio at GuruFocus. It has outperformed the S&P 500 by 24.35 percent since inception in 2010. To view the portfolio, go to: Top 25 Historical Los P/S Ratio Companies
