Unknown Sector: Value Investing Analysis
About the Unknown Sector
Exports account for over 20% of global trade in the sector. Recent M&A activity has reshaped competitive dynamics. Industry is cyclical, with revenues fluctuating 10% to 30% in downturns. To succeed in this industry, monitor EBITDA, ROIC, and debt ratios. Volatility and global trends can create both risks and opportunities. The Unknown sector is a placeholder for companies or industries that do not fit established classifications or lack sufficient data for analysis. Investors should exercise caution, as financial metrics, business models, and risk profiles are often unclear. In some cases, companies may be newly formed, undergoing restructuring, or operating in emerging markets with limited transparency. Portfolio allocation to unknown sectors should be minimal, and due diligence is essential. Historical data may be unavailable, and volatility can exceed 50% in some cases. This sector is not recommended for conservative investors seeking predictable returns or reliable benchmarks. Global market size exceeds $10 billion annually. Industry employs over 100,000 people worldwide. Digital transformation is changing business models rapidly. Investors should monitor EBITDA, return on invested capital, and debt-to-equity ratios. Top companies have market shares above 15%.
The Unknown sector groups related businesses that share similar economic characteristics, market dynamics, and competitive forces. By analyzing stocks within this sector, you can compare companies on a more level playing field—making it easier to identify which businesses offer the best value for your investment dollars.
Understanding sector performance helps you evaluate whether individual stocks are cheap or expensive relative to their peers. A P/E ratio that looks high in one sector might be a bargain in another. This context is essential for value investors seeking to calculate realistic expected returns.
Unknown Stocks: Value Analysis
Below are the stocks we track in the Unknown sector, with key value investing metrics. If you have special knowledge about this sector, you have an advantage—use these metrics to find stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value.
| Company | Current Price | Current Price Discount 10 years |
|---|---|---|
(DNBK) |
$0.00 | unknown |
(UCBID) |
$0.00 | unknown |
| WESTWOOD ONE (WWON) |
$0.00 | unknown |
(BMC) |
$0.00 | none |
(MTOX) |
$0.00 | none |
| NewLead Holdings Ltd. (NEWL) |
$0.00 | none |
| OvaScience (OVAS) |
$0.00 | none |
(SPCHA) |
$0.00 | none |
(CPWM) |
$0.00 | none |
(LNCO) |
$0.00 | none |
(MGT) |
$0.00 | none |
(PSSI) |
$0.00 | none |
(PSUN) |
$0.00 | none |
(PETD) |
$0.00 | none |
| Government Properties Income Trust (GOV) |
$0.00 | 36.0% |
(ATPG) |
$0.00 | none |
(LUFK) |
$0.00 | none |
(GR) |
$0.00 | none |
(BCA) |
$0.00 | none |
(XIDEQ) |
$0.00 | none |
| NVE Corp. (NVE) |
$0.00 | none |
(CYMI) |
$0.00 | none |
(WCBO) |
$0.00 | none |
| Integrity Mid-North American Resources Fund Class A (ICPAX) |
$8.88 | none |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZMH) |
$0.00 | none |
(DDIC) |
$0.00 | none |
(CPTS) |
$0.00 | none |
(SYMM) |
$0.00 | 2.8% |
(CBKN) |
$0.00 | none |
| Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW) |
$0.00 | none |
(AVII) |
$0.00 | none |
(LIZ) |
$0.00 | none |
(ALLB) |
$0.00 | none |
| Valence Technology (VLNC) |
$0.00 | none |
(ROVI) |
$0.00 | none |
| Intermec (IN) |
$0.00 | none |
(ISTA) |
$0.00 | none |
| Interval Leisure Group (IILG) |
$0.00 | none |
| BNC Bancorp (BNCN) |
$0.00 | none |
| Dominion Resources Black Warrior Trust (DOM) |
$0.00 | none |
(QSFT) |
$0.00 | none |
(LPS) |
$0.00 | none |
(NTSP) |
$0.00 | none |
(CIGX) |
$0.00 | none |
(MDF) |
$0.00 | none |
(WTSL) |
$0.00 | 99.0% |
(LCRY) |
$0.00 | none |
(ANEN) |
$0.00 | none |
(EPAX) |
$0.00 | none |
| Platform Specialty Products Corporation (PAH) |
$0.00 | none |
(MAXY) |
$0.00 | none |
| Unisys Corporation (UIS) |
$2.72 | none |
(IMRS) |
$0.00 | none |
(PRGN) |
$0.00 | none |
(VLTR) |
$0.00 | none |
| Andeavor (TSO) |
$0.00 | none |
(MOTR) |
$0.00 | none |
| National Bank of Greece S.A. (NBGGY) |
$0.00 | none |
| THQ (THQI) |
$0.00 | none |
(CNVO) |
$0.00 | none |
(SMTP) |
$0.00 | none |
| Breitburn Energy Partners LP (BBEPQ) |
$0.00 | none |
(VOLVY) |
$0.00 | none |
(MW) |
$0.00 | 20.6% |
(VPHM) |
$0.00 | none |
| SHFL entertainment (SHFL) |
$0.00 | none |
(RDEA) |
$0.00 | none |
| ZOLL Medical Corp. (ZOLL) |
$0.00 | none |
| FS Investment Corporation (FSIC) |
$0.00 | none |
| The Edelman Financial Group (EF) |
$0.00 | none |
| Human Genome Sciences (HGSI) |
$0.00 | none |
| eResearchTechnology (ERT) |
$0.00 | none |
| X-Rite, Incorporated (XRIT) |
$0.00 | none |
| AG&E Holdings (WGA) |
$0.00 | none |
| Michael Kors Holdings Limited (KORS) |
$0.00 | none |
| Quantum Corporation (QTM) |
$0.00 | none |
(RBN) |
$0.00 | none |
(SATC) |
$0.00 | none |
(CEC) |
$0.00 | none |
| New York & Company (NWY) |
$0.00 | none |
| Weatherford International plc (WFT) |
$0.00 | 88.8% |
| TASER International (TASR) |
$0.00 | none |
(NSLP) |
$0.00 | none |
| Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals (RCPI) |
$0.00 | none |
| Seventy Seven Energy (SSE) |
$0.00 | none |
| Interline Brands (IBI) |
$0.00 | none |
| Digital Generation (DGIT) |
$0.00 | 50% |
(CEDC) |
$0.00 | none |
(QPSA) |
$0.00 | none |
| Seventy Seven Energy (SVNT) |
$0.00 | none |
| Trius Therapeutics (TSRX) |
$0.00 | none |
(VLCCF) |
$0.00 | none |
| Delphi Financial Group (DFG) |
$0.00 | none |
| Encore Bancshares (EBTX) |
$0.00 | none |
| OXIS International (OXIS) |
$0.00 | none |
| Taylor Capital Group (TAYC) |
$0.00 | none |
(WAVX) |
$0.00 | none |
| MRV Communications (MRVC) |
$0.00 | none |
(OIBR) |
$0.00 | none |
(IPSU) |
$0.00 | none |
| Standard Microsystems Corp. (SMSC) |
$0.00 | none |
| Apricus Biosciences (APRI) |
$0.00 | none |
| Weis Markets (WMK) |
$79.89 | none |
(MDTH) |
$0.00 | none |
(TLB) |
$0.00 | none |
| Deltek, Inc (PROJ) |
$0.00 | none |
(MDW) |
$0.00 | none |
| Industrea Acquisition Corp. (INDU) |
$0.00 | none |
| TIAA-CREF Equity Index Fund Institutional Class (TIEIX) |
$52.75 | none |
| Schiff Nutrition International (WNI) |
$0.00 | none |
| Gleacher & Company (GLCH) |
$0.00 | none |
| CBAK Energy Technology (CBAK) |
$0.00 | none |
| Green Plains (GPRE) |
$15.15 | unknown |
| Royal Bank of Canada (RY) |
$203.30 | none |
| Brunswick Corporation (BC) |
$67.55 | none |
| ALJ Regional Holdings (ALJJ) |
$0.00 | none |
(FBIN) |
$49.26 | none |
| Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) |
$22.76 | 50.4% |
| W.W. Grainger (GWW) |
$1358.92 | none |
| Assurant (AIZ) |
$281.00 | none |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) |
$25.80 | none |
| Apple (AAPL) |
$338.19 | none |
| PulteGroup (PHM) |
$132.31 | none |
| Ford Motor Company (F) |
$15.28 | unknown |
| Lowe's Companies (LOW) |
$215.68 | none |
| Equifax (EFX) |
$187.05 | none |
| Honeywell International (HON) |
$241.12 | none |
| Invesco DB Agriculture Fund (DBA) |
$28.15 | none |
| Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) |
$37.26 | none |
| The Unilever Group (UN) |
$19.92 | none |
| Masco Corporation (MAS) |
$72.56 | none |
| O-I Glass (OI) |
$7.70 | 67.2% |
| The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) |
$7.28 | 84.4% |
| Apogee Enterprises (APOG) |
$36.97 | unknown |
| Franklin Street Properties Corp. (FSP) |
$0.34 | 96.1% |
| Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NSANY) |
$4.00 | none |
| Accenture plc (ACN) |
$181.29 | none |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (SSNLF) |
$65.21 | none |
| Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) |
$187.90 | none |
| Kennedy-Wilson Holdings (KW) |
$10.92 | none |
| Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) |
$13.14 | none |
| The Swiss Helvetia Fund (SWZ) |
$5.90 | none |
| Dominion Energy (D) |
$63.58 | none |
| Uber Technologies (UBER) |
$70.50 | none |
| Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund (EXG) |
$9.66 | none |
| Marcus & Millichap (MMI) |
$26.40 | none |
| Zumiez (ZUMZ) |
$14.66 | unknown |
(MRP) |
$26.61 | none |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Stock Fund (OTCFX) |
$61.93 | none |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth Fund (PRDGX) |
$88.58 | none |
(WDS) |
$22.71 | none |
| Westmoreland Resource Partners, LP (WMLP) |
$0.00 | none |
| Broadwind Energy (BWEN) |
$4.51 | unknown |
| PPG Industries (PPG) |
$111.83 | none |
| Beazer Homes USA (BZH) |
$33.31 | none |
| Gilead Sciences (GILD) |
$132.73 | none |
| Balchem Corporation (BCPC) |
$173.57 | none |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) |
$74.36 | none |
(ASST) |
$30.09 | none |
| Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) |
$92.37 | none |
| Immersion Corporation (IMMR) |
$7.35 | unknown |
| American Century Equity Income Fund Investor Class (TWEIX) |
$9.26 | none |
| Merck & Co. (MRK) |
$146.87 | none |
| Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) |
$68.20 | none |
(LFST) |
$14.60 | none |
(ECAT) |
$13.28 | none |
| Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) |
$21.13 | none |
| Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) |
$57.13 | unknown |
| Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) |
$15.92 | none |
| MSC Industrial Direct Co. (MSM) |
$119.26 | none |
| Align Technology (ALGN) |
$174.26 | none |
| Datadog (DDOG) |
$179.62 | none |
| CNO Financial Group (CNO) |
$57.16 | unknown |
| Photronics (PLAB) |
$29.11 | unknown |
| NetSuite (N) |
$0.00 | none |
| Medtronic plc (MDT) |
$102.79 | none |
| Robinhood Markets (HOOD) |
$83.32 | none |
| Freshpet (FRPT) |
$67.35 | none |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) |
$136.68 | none |
| TopBuild Corp. (BLD) |
$354.53 | none |
| Tutor Perini Corporation (TPC) |
$94.70 | none |
| Conagra Brands (CAG) |
$15.29 | 47.4% |
| California Water Service Group (CWT) |
$50.16 | none |
| AAR Corp. (AIR) |
$99.90 | unknown |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) |
$69.28 | unknown |
| Natera (NTRA) |
$410.35 | none |
| Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) |
$2.93 | 71.3% |
(SNWV) |
$4.70 | none |
| RPT Realty (RPT) |
$11.39 | none |
| The TJX Companies (TJX) |
$127.24 | none |
| Cardinal Resources (CDNL) |
$30.87 | none |
| Amtech Systems (ASYS) |
$12.75 | unknown |
| AMERISAFE (AMSF) |
$24.62 | 24.7% |
| Heritage Financial Corporation (HFWA) |
$28.19 | none |
| Fuel Tech (FTEK) |
$1.76 | 30.7% |
| Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) |
$19.36 | none |
| Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT) |
$28.07 | none |
| Bimini Capital Management (BMNM) |
$3.40 | none |
| Unifi (UFI) |
$6.67 | 61.6% |
| BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (BOE) |
$12.19 | none |
| RH (RH) |
$127.20 | none |
| Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLC) |
$9.04 | none |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO) |
$175.89 | none |
(ALAB) |
$303.25 | none |
| Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) |
$169.18 | none |
| REX American Resources Corporation (REX) |
$43.13 | 1.6% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) |
$26.67 | none |
| The Goldfield Corporation (GV) |
$0.14 | unknown |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP) |
$29.83 | none |
(KULR) |
$2.42 | none |
| NICE Ltd. (NICE) |
$104.97 | none |
| Mattel (MAT) |
$13.26 | 22.4% |
| L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) |
$37.41 | none |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) |
$1152.93 | none |
| Anika Therapeutics (ANIK) |
$20.70 | 7.1% |
| Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (RQI) |
$11.57 | none |
| The York Water Company (YORW) |
$32.19 | unknown |
| Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategies Fund (NHS) |
$5.63 | none |
| LTC Properties (LTC) |
$42.56 | none |
| Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM) |
$17.62 | none |
| The Southern Company (SO) |
$85.46 | none |
| Wabash National Corporation (WNC) |
$11.86 | 38.2% |
| Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) |
$19.28 | none |
| Siemens Healthineers AG (SEMHF) |
$44.50 | none |
| DHT Holdings (DHT) |
$23.27 | unknown |
| Rockwell Medical (RMTI) |
$7.52 | unknown |
| Rimini Street (RMNI) |
$4.34 | none |
| ADT (ADT) |
$6.62 | none |
(RBOT) |
$0.04 | none |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) |
$958.17 | none |
| Murphy USA (MUSA) |
$526.09 | none |
| Insteel Industries (IIIN) |
$29.66 | none |
| MOOG (MOG.A) |
$364.64 | none |
| ITT (ITT) |
$218.21 | none |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund Class A (LALDX) |
$3.80 | none |
| Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (VAC) |
$103.03 | none |
| The Cushing MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (SRV) |
$44.58 | none |
| Spectrum Brands Holdings (SPB) |
$85.22 | unknown |
(INV) |
$0.60 | none |
| Omega Flex (OFLX) |
$25.75 | none |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (PTY) |
$11.25 | none |
| The Bancorp (TBBK) |
$50.23 | none |
(REZI) |
$18.37 | none |
| Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) |
$80.55 | none |
| Electronic Arts (EA) |
$209.70 | none |
| BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
$9.59 | none |
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) |
$25.37 | unknown |
| Genoil (GNOLF) |
$0.00 | none |
| Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) |
$40.11 | none |
| American Public Education (APEI) |
$43.43 | none |
| Group 1 Automotive (GPI) |
$250.87 | none |
| Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) |
$8.21 | none |
| Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) |
$4.51 | 39.7% |
| OFS Capital Corporation (OFS) |
$3.70 | none |
| Tekla Healthcare Investors (HQH) |
$21.58 | none |
| Aflac Incorporated (AFL) |
$116.33 | none |
(HEI.A) |
$221.90 | none |
| Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZOY) |
$21.35 | none |
| Mueller Industries (MLI) |
$60.07 | none |
| Kadant (KAI) |
$265.56 | none |
| Wells Fargo & Company PFD DIV EQUALIZ (WFCNP) |
$0.41 | none |
| Mitcham Industries (MIND) |
$4.01 | 75.7% |
(PTGX) |
$143.00 | none |
| Dine Brands Global (DIN) |
$27.91 | 13.3% |
(OKLO) |
$38.00 | none |
| AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF) |
$9.99 | none |
| Compugen Ltd. (CGEN) |
$2.44 | none |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) |
$44.71 | none |
| U.S. Global Investors (GROW) |
$3.06 | none |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) |
$23.45 | 52.6% |
| Plexus Corp. (PLXS) |
$252.36 | none |
| Strategic Education (STRA) |
$79.84 | none |
| InterDigital (IDCC) |
$323.05 | none |
| Woori Financial Group (WF) |
$77.98 | none |
| Hawkins (HWKN) |
$122.20 | unknown |
| Reed's (REED) |
$0.78 | none |
| ICICI Bank Limited (IBN) |
$28.32 | none |
| First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) |
$31.74 | none |
| Citi Trends (CTRN) |
$55.39 | none |
| Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) |
$59.48 | none |
| Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC) |
$3.60 | none |
(AGL) |
$88.03 | none |
| Dynex Capital (DX) |
$12.18 | 74.0% |
| John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio Class 1 (JILBX) |
$14.51 | none |
| John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) |
$12.96 | none |
(CCIX) |
$10.88 | none |
| Franklin Electric Co. (FELE) |
$95.51 | none |
| Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (GLRE) |
$15.09 | none |
| Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION) |
$65.23 | none |
| BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX) |
$8.68 | unknown |
| TechTarget (TTGT) |
$3.84 | 38.0% |
| Viasat (VSAT) |
$76.38 | unknown |
| Avis Budget Group (CAR) |
$117.71 | unknown |
| Barclays PLC (BCS) |
$25.30 | unknown |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) |
$23.13 | none |
(SHG) |
$80.14 | none |
| TrueBlue (TBI) |
$8.94 | 50.5% |
| Fujitsu Limited (FJTSY) |
$25.07 | none |
| First Horizon National Corporation (FHN) |
$23.94 | none |
| Eaton Vance Municipal Income 2028 Term Trust (ETX) |
$17.43 | none |
| Starwood Property Trust (STWD) |
$14.94 | 20.0% |
(MPT) |
$3.40 | none |
| Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) |
$63.16 | none |
| Dycom Industries (DY) |
$291.80 | none |
| Culp (CULP) |
$3.63 | 71.7% |
| TriMas Corporation (TRS) |
$38.08 | none |
| 8x8 (EGHT) |
$1.87 | unknown |
| Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (AP) |
$8.60 | none |
| Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (GGAL) |
$41.76 | unknown |
| LSB Industries (LXU) |
$10.44 | unknown |
| RWE Aktiengesellschaft (RWNFF) |
$70.00 | none |
| Ferroglobe PLC (GSM) |
$4.31 | 7.1% |
| Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (TDY) |
$603.46 | none |
| RingCentral (RNG) |
$71.86 | none |
(LAUR) |
$36.13 | none |
| Albany International Corp. (AIN) |
$60.61 | none |
| CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) |
$54.34 | none |
| Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX) |
$8.02 | 70.5% |
| Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) |
$3.71 | none |
| PDC Energy (PDC) |
$3.20 | unknown |
| McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) |
$110.89 | none |
| Qualstar Corporation (QBAK) |
$3.10 | none |
(LFMD) |
$3.22 | none |
| Xerox Holdings Corporation (XRX) |
$3.42 | 95.7% |
| Manhattan Associates (MANH) |
$211.46 | none |
| The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (NTB) |
$59.41 | unknown |
| Virco Mfg. Corporation (VIRC) |
$6.68 | none |
| Orion Group Holdings (ORN) |
$9.05 | unknown |
| Alexander's (ALX) |
$247.15 | none |
| Cogent Communications Holdings (CCOI) |
$9.01 | 20.1% |
| DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF) |
$8.44 | none |
| VSE Corporation (VSEC) |
$174.83 | none |
| Generac Holdings (GNRC) |
$207.44 | none |
| Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE) |
$44.16 | none |
| Smart Sand (SND) |
$5.38 | none |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN) |
$76.43 | none |
(BAND) |
$50.23 | none |
| Cass Information Systems (CASS) |
$54.74 | none |
| Ovintiv (OVV) |
$62.37 | none |
| Kansas City Life Insurance Company (KCLI) |
$36.30 | 43.5% |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) |
$6.48 | none |
(OPRT) |
$8.16 | none |
| H&R Block (HRB) |
$44.25 | none |
| Birkenstock Holding plc (BIRK) |
$30.56 | none |
| AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) |
$25.16 | none |
| Donaldson Company (DCI) |
$86.44 | none |
| Sterling Construction Company (STRL) |
$518.68 | unknown |
| Old Republic International Corporation (ORI) |
$39.95 | none |
| Air Industries Group (AIRI) |
$2.55 | none |
| Fresh Del Monte Produce (FDP) |
$29.22 | 22.9% |
| Tanzanian Gold Corporation (TRX) |
$1.29 | none |
| John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) |
$12.13 | none |
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) |
$34.57 | none |
| Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT) |
$78.16 | unknown |
| Trex Company (TREX) |
$42.69 | none |
| Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) |
$7.05 | 80.3% |
| Kopin Corporation (KOPN) |
$4.74 | unknown |
| HSBC Holdings plc (HBCYF) |
$20.25 | none |
| Ulta Beauty (ULTA) |
$540.98 | unknown |
| Meta Platforms (META) |
$665.75 | none |
| PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI) |
$14.41 | none |
| EnPro Industries (NPO) |
$292.50 | none |
| VimpelCom Ltd. (VIP) |
$1.93 | unknown |
| MAXIMUS (MMS) |
$55.94 | none |
| Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated (BSET) |
$17.79 | 8.7% |
| PCM Fund (PCM) |
$5.07 | none |
| Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) |
$4.50 | unknown |
| W&T Offshore (WTI) |
$3.84 | 96.2% |
| Lifetime Brands (LCUT) |
$8.20 | 51.3% |
| Cavco Industries (CVCO) |
$531.04 | none |
| AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF (ARB) |
$29.78 | 22.1% |
| Formula One Group (FWONA) |
$85.74 | none |
| FMC Corporation (FMC) |
$10.09 | 52.4% |
| Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (HR) |
$18.26 | none |
| UMB Financial Corporation (UMBF) |
$134.52 | none |
| Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) |
$412.38 | none |
| Olin Corporation (OLN) |
$16.84 | none |
| World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) |
$182.14 | none |
(NCO) |
$9.91 | none |
| AtriCure (ATRC) |
$58.10 | unknown |
| Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL) |
$314.70 | none |
| Glacier Bancorp (GBCI) |
$44.67 | none |
| CNB Financial Corporation (CCNE) |
$34.15 | none |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG) |
$1086.05 | none |
| Royce Value Trust (RVT) |
$17.33 | none |
(GMAB) |
$34.74 | none |
| John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (HTD) |
$23.65 | none |
| Energy Fuels (UUUU) |
$11.70 | none |
(ANL) |
$15.28 | none |
| Baker Hughes Company (BKR) |
$56.56 | none |
| Western Digital Corporation (WDC) |
$416.97 | none |
| Comfort Systems USA (FIX) |
$1609.69 | none |
| CaixaBank, S.A. (CIXPF) |
$13.80 | none |
| Canon (CAJFF) |
$28.35 | none |
| Sonos (SONO) |
$14.66 | none |
| American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) |
$29.37 | unknown |
| Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) |
$12.83 | none |
(BRK.B) |
$511.54 | none |
| BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund (DHF) |
$2.35 | none |
(CCLD) |
$2.44 | none |
| Harrow (HROW) |
$38.77 | none |
| Nature's Sunshine Products (NATR) |
$20.15 | none |
| Service Corporation International (SCI) |
$86.19 | none |
| Stereotaxis (STXS) |
$1.26 | unknown |
| Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (IART) |
$16.65 | unknown |
| Mistras Group (MG) |
$15.21 | 8.3% |
| PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT) |
$6.94 | none |
(OPCH) |
$23.03 | none |
| Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) |
$51.79 | unknown |
| HNI Corporation (HNI) |
$46.11 | none |
| Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) |
$2.75 | none |
| Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) |
$20.51 | none |
| Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A (BLX) |
$59.11 | none |
| Halliburton Company (HAL) |
$31.19 | unknown |
| Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) |
$23.43 | unknown |
| American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) |
$2.17 | 85.3% |
| International Paper Company (IP) |
$42.64 | 1.9% |
| L Brands (LB) |
$85.96 | none |
| Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust (PMO) |
$9.83 | none |
| Duolingo (DUOL) |
$134.81 | none |
| Paysafe Limited (PSFE) |
$8.08 | none |
| Inter Parfums (IPAR) |
$124.55 | none |
| BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation (BKCC) |
$0.00 | none |
| Fundamental Income Net Lease Real Estate ETF (NETL) |
$27.14 | none |
| AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (AFB) |
$10.88 | none |
| Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) |
$70.34 | none |
| UniFirst Corporation (UNF) |
$238.12 | none |
| Insmed Incorporated (INSM) |
$116.10 | unknown |
| Illinois Tool Works (ITW) |
$292.45 | unknown |
| Range Resources Corporation (RRC) |
$48.85 | none |
(TGEN) |
$3.12 | none |
(PHR) |
$10.04 | none |
| PIMCO Strategic Income Fund (RCS) |
$5.06 | none |
| Empire State Realty OP, L.P. (ESBA) |
$4.10 | none |
| The Central and Eastern Europe Fund (CEE) |
$19.34 | none |
| Enterprise Financial Services Corp (EFSC) |
$61.60 | none |
| First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) |
$12.32 | none |
| Royal Gold (RGLD) |
$249.65 | unknown |
(TMS) |
$8.13 | unknown |
| United Natural Foods (UNFI) |
$46.23 | none |
| Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares (VWINX) |
$25.87 | none |
| Air Products and Chemicals (APD) |
$316.43 | none |
(TSAT) |
$48.83 | none |
| Haverty Furniture Companies (HVT) |
$27.28 | none |
| Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HY) |
$29.11 | unknown |
| Tesla (TSLA) |
$378.05 | none |
| Physicians Realty Trust (DOC) |
$20.62 | none |
| The Buckle (BKE) |
$43.87 | none |
| Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) |
$297.32 | none |
| Financial Institutions (FISI) |
$40.22 | none |
| Hurco Companies (HURC) |
$22.05 | none |
| Oxford Industries (OXM) |
$28.04 | unknown |
| The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK) |
$52.50 | none |
| iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX) |
$19.02 | none |
| Finning International (FINGF) |
$67.48 | none |
| BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund (HYT) |
$8.00 | none |
| MFS Government Markets Income Trust (MGF) |
$2.79 | none |
(MAKO) |
$8.40 | unknown |
| Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RBGLY) |
$13.30 | none |
| Commerzbank AG (CRZBY) |
$48.01 | none |
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) |
$40.05 | 57.8% |
| ATN International (ATNI) |
$29.67 | 68.0% |
| A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) |
$64.55 | none |
| MannKind Corporation (MNKD) |
$4.19 | unknown |
| Rogers Corporation (ROG) |
$128.48 | none |
| Micron Technology (MU) |
$1015.80 | none |
| Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) |
$34.04 | none |
| Fox Corporation (FOX) |
$60.51 | none |
| IDT Corporation (IDT) |
$82.63 | none |
| Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund Class A (TEDIX) |
$32.90 | none |
| Fiserv (FISV) |
$47.19 | 4.5% |
| Betterware de Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. (BWMX) |
$17.05 | none |
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO) |
$86.39 | none |
| John Wiley & Sons (WLY) |
$50.54 | none |
| comScore (SCOR) |
$3.31 | 3.5% |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV) |
$33.52 | unknown |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares (VGHCX) |
$227.97 | none |
| Koppers Holdings (KOP) |
$45.33 | none |
| Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NXP) |
$13.51 | none |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) |
$550.87 | none |
| GeneDx Holdings Corp. (WGS) |
$65.72 | none |
| Nuveen Real Estate Income Fund (JRS) |
$7.68 | none |
| Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) |
$181.57 | none |
| MMEX Resources Corporation (MMEX) |
$0.00 | none |
| Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN) |
$14.31 | none |
| Box (BOX) |
$33.72 | unknown |
| Yum! Brands (YUM) |
$160.88 | none |
| MTN Group Limited (MTNOY) |
$13.75 | none |
| 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) |
$1.92 | 10.6% |
| Radian Group (RDN) |
$35.01 | none |
| Investors Real Estate Trust (IRET) |
$21.29 | none |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) |
$116.83 | 43.2% |
| Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (CLM) |
$6.30 | none |
| Orthofix Medical (OFIX) |
$7.90 | unknown |
| Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund (FDGFX) |
$42.07 | none |
| First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) |
$61.80 | none |
| Daktronics (DAKT) |
$17.66 | none |
| Safe Bulkers (SB) |
$9.18 | none |
| Jackson Financial (JXN) |
$132.67 | none |
| Carnival Corporation & Plc (CCL) |
$30.81 | 18.9% |
| Crocs (CROX) |
$122.24 | none |
| BlueLinx Holdings (BXC) |
$74.17 | none |
(WEAV) |
$7.29 | none |
| Facebook (FB) |
$44.51 | unknown |
| OFG Bancorp (OFG) |
$52.50 | none |
| Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) |
$9.20 | 57.5% |
| Bel Fuse (BELFB) |
$241.97 | none |
(FLG) |
$10.58 | none |
| Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK) |
$85.12 | unknown |
| Investview (INVU) |
$0.02 | none |
| MFS Intermediate Income Trust (MIN) |
$2.35 | none |
| Bath & Body Works (BBWI) |
$17.40 | none |
| Cardinal Health (CAH) |
$225.75 | none |
(SITC) |
$2.95 | none |
| Ameresco (AMRC) |
$24.08 | none |
| T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund (TRBCX) |
$203.20 | none |
| DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I (DBLTX) |
$8.52 | none |
| TECO Energy (TE) |
$4.17 | 69.0% |
| Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) |
$6.36 | none |
| EuroPac Gold Fund Class A (EPGFX) |
$21.60 | none |
| Affirm Holdings (AFRM) |
$71.21 | none |
| LKQ Corporation (LKQ) |
$23.20 | none |
| LendingTree (TREE) |
$26.96 | none |
| Mesabi Trust (MSB) |
$20.30 | 69.9% |
| CRAWFORD & Company (CRD.B) |
$11.95 | none |
| Crown Crafts (CRWS) |
$2.52 | 42.1% |
| Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC) |
$34.23 | none |
| The Toro Company (TTC) |
$93.49 | unknown |
| ONEOK (OKE) |
$93.46 | unknown |
| Argan (AGX) |
$389.85 | none |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) |
$40.18 | none |
| Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (NMM) |
$92.96 | unknown |
| TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) |
$52.76 | none |
| Extreme Networks (EXTR) |
$22.31 | none |
| Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) |
$6.10 | unknown |
| Huron Consulting Group (HURN) |
$158.33 | none |
| S&T Bancorp (STBA) |
$50.17 | none |
| Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) |
$10.64 | none |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company (GRC) |
$73.75 | none |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) |
$169.52 | none |
| John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) |
$13.25 | none |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) |
$57.73 | none |
| Hallmark Financial Services (HALL) |
$0.08 | 99.5% |
| National Health Investors (NHI) |
$67.80 | none |
(FLNC) |
$7.32 | none |
| Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF) |
$10.33 | none |
| Fossil Group (FOSL) |
$5.86 | 81.2% |
| FirstCash (FCFS) |
$218.99 | none |
| Preferred Bank (PFBC) |
$105.42 | none |
| BRT Apartments Corp. (BRT) |
$13.82 | none |
| Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) |
$154.42 | none |
| Toron (TRON) |
$1.50 | none |
| Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (ERH) |
$11.03 | none |
| Brookline Bancorp (BRKL) |
$30.65 | none |
| Vanguard Health Care Index Fund Admiral Shares (VHCIX) |
$158.63 | none |
| Advent Convertible and Income Fund (AVK) |
$11.54 | none |
| Global Self Storage (SELF) |
$5.01 | none |
| Orrstown Financial Services (ORRF) |
$42.06 | none |
| M.D.C. Holdings (MDC) |
$0.00 | none |
| MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX) |
$163.42 | none |
| D.R. Horton (DHI) |
$138.02 | none |
| The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) |
$110.85 | none |
| Universal Technical Institute (UTI) |
$21.47 | none |
(CAVA) |
$51.64 | none |
| Nephros (NEPH) |
$4.31 | none |
| Korn Ferry (KFY) |
$76.78 | none |
| DXP Enterprises (DXPE) |
$185.26 | none |
| Hellenic Exchanges - Athens Stock Exchange SA (HEXEY) |
$13.21 | none |
| Avient Corporation (AVNT) |
$40.44 | none |
(WDI) |
$12.26 | none |
| Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) |
$78.91 | none |
| Masonite International Corporation (DOOR) |
$0.00 | none |
| Commerzbank AG (CRZBF) |
$49.00 | none |
(SHLS) |
$7.60 | none |
| Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund Investor Shares (VDIGX) |
$31.55 | none |
| Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) |
$5.26 | none |
| Super Micro Computer (SMCI) |
$43.19 | none |
| KB Home (KBH) |
$48.54 | none |
| MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) |
$30.04 | none |
| Jabil (JBL) |
$287.14 | none |
| International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) |
$79.63 | none |
| XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. (XTLB) |
$1.53 | none |
| Genesis Healthcare (GEN) |
$29.80 | none |
| Apollo Global Management (APO) |
$122.20 | none |
| Fluor Corporation (FLR) |
$54.90 | none |
| DeVry Education Group (DV) |
$13.47 | 66.8% |
| HDFC Bank Limited (HDB) |
$23.16 | unknown |
| Skyline Champion Corporation (SKY) |
$84.59 | unknown |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) |
$164.73 | unknown |
| Himax Technologies (HIMX) |
$14.61 | none |
| Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO) |
$3.41 | none |
(BHK) |
$8.50 | none |
| Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) |
$91.93 | none |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND) |
$290.07 | none |
(TXG) |
$76.60 | none |
| Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN) |
$81.91 | none |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP) |
$37.53 | 60.3% |
| Delek US Holdings (DK) |
$78.12 | none |
| Bancolombia S.A. (CIB) |
$97.27 | none |
| Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI) |
$98.85 | none |
| Curis (CRIS) |
$5.02 | unknown |
| Toll Brothers (TOL) |
$145.89 | unknown |
| CVS Health Corporation (CVS) |
$105.92 | none |
| KLA Corporation (KLAC) |
$170.19 | none |
| Harley-Davidson (HOG) |
$24.83 | 45.5% |
| Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) |
$25.54 | none |
(AVAH) |
$13.67 | none |
| Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) |
$46.83 | none |
(PDX) |
$20.67 | none |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK) |
$275.12 | none |
| Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) |
$9.31 | none |
| LGI Homes (LGIH) |
$48.58 | none |
| MarineMax (HZO) |
$34.47 | none |
| Philip Morris International (PM) |
$190.82 | none |
| Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (PGC) |
$45.98 | none |
| BYD Company Limited (BYDDF) |
$11.95 | none |
| Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) |
$41.43 | 61.3% |
| General Electric Company (GE) |
$319.01 | unknown |
| Vishay Precision Group (VPG) |
$64.95 | none |
| Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB) |
$1442.32 | none |
| Loop Industries (LOOP) |
$0.52 | unknown |
| Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) |
$46.91 | none |
How to Invest in Unknown Stocks
Sector-Specific Considerations
When evaluating Unknown companies, consider these key factors:
- Sector fundamentals: Is this sector growing, mature, or declining? Growth prospects affect reasonable earnings forecasts.
- Economic sensitivity: How does this sector perform in different economic conditions? Understanding cyclicality helps you time purchases.
- Competitive dynamics: Are barriers to entry high or low? Strong moats protect profits and justify premium valuations.
- Regulatory environment: Does government policy significantly impact this sector? Regulatory changes can create risks or opportunities.
- Capital intensity: Does the business require heavy capital investment? Capital-light businesses often generate better returns.
✓ Sector Analysis Checklist
- Compare P/E ratios within the sector
- Look for strong free cash flow generation
- Assess debt levels relative to peers
- Evaluate dividend sustainability
- Check management track record
- Calculate margin of safety
Common Sector Pitfalls
- Chasing last year's hot sector
- Ignoring sector-wide headwinds
- Overpaying for market leaders
- Neglecting competitive threats
- Failing to diversify across sectors
- Not understanding the business model