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Is Lexinfintech Holdings (LX) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Zacks Equity Research

The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.

Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.

In addition to the Zacks Rank, investors looking for stocks with specific traits can utilize our Style Scores system. Of course, value investors will be most interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with "A" grades for Value and high Zacks Ranks are among the best value stocks available at any given moment.

One company value investors might notice is Lexinfintech Holdings (LX). LX is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), as well as a Value grade of A. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 6.47, while its industry has an average P/E of 8.27. Over the past year, LX's Forward P/E has been as high as 8.79 and as low as 4.13, with a median of 6.33.

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Investors will also notice that LX has a PEG ratio of 0.37. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. LX's PEG compares to its industry's average PEG of 0.72. Over the past 52 weeks, LX's PEG has been as high as 0.44 and as low as 0.27, with a median of 0.36.

These are only a few of the key metrics included in Lexinfintech Holdings's strong Value grade, but they help show that the stock is likely undervalued right now. When factoring in the strength of its earnings outlook, LX looks like an impressive value stock at the moment.


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