ABM Industries

ABM Industries Inc receives a 4-star quantitative star rating, reflecting our opinion that this share class offers a somewhat attractive opportunity for investors. The stock currently trades at a 14% discount to our quantitative fair value estimate of $56.39 per share; however, some caution is warranted due to this estimate's medium uncertainty rating.

The company's profitability increases our valuation estimate. Highly profitable companies are often more resilient in recessions and are likely to generate stronger future cash flows for shareholders. For example, the firm's earnings yield of 7.4% ranks in the top 30% compared with global peers. This suggests that it is generating substantial earnings relative to its share price, which contributes to our view that shares are undervalued.

The company's valuation metrics are an additional encouraging factor. A company's valuation metrics provide insights into the market's expectations for its future growth and profitability. The firm's enterprise value to market value ratio of 1.6, for example, ranks in the top 20% compared with peers globally. While highly leveraged firms can be risky, they can also be highly rewarding. This company's high enterprise value relative to its market value suggests that wise investments will yield outsize returns for investors. This characteristic further promotes our favorable price/fair value ratio.

In addition to the aforementioned drivers, our model considers momentum as part of its comprehensive analysis. This share class has outperformed the broader universe over the past year. While we believe the stock is undervalued, this outperformance had a negative impact on our valuation estimate.

With its quantitative economic moat rating of none, we do not expect this company to materially outearn its cost of capital in the long run. Additionally, the firm's moderate financial health score suggests it is acceptably positioned against adverse economic circumstances.