Seeking value? 10 standout stocks according to SA metrics

With Wall Street trading at all-time highs, some investors are turning to value-oriented positions as a way to uncover overlooked opportunities and add a layer of stability amid elevated valuations.

As a result, Seeking Alpha assembled a list highlighting a selection of value-focused stocks. The list features U.S. companies with market capitalizations of $10B or more, each earning an A+ rating based on Seeking Alpha’s value metrics. Additionally, the stocks are ranked using SA’s quantitative scoring system. 

No. 1: Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), quant rating of 4.16.

No. 2: Incyte Corporation (INCY), quant rating of 3.93. 

No. 3: CVS Health (CVS), quant rating of 3.47. 

No. 4: Pfizer (PFE), quant rating of 3.44.

No. 5: Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), quant rating of 3.21. 

No. 6: Viatris Inc. (VTRS), quant rating of 3.11. 

No. 7: First Solar (FSLR), quant rating of 2.97. 

No. 8: Edison International (EIX), quant rating of 2.93. 

No. 9: Centene Corporation (CNC), quant rating of 2.86. 

No. 10: HP Inc. (HPQ), quant rating of 2.75. 

For reference, Seeking Alpha's Quant system is driven by powerful computer processing and SA's special 'Quantamental' analysis. It awards grades to stocks based on collective value, growth, profitability, earnings per share revisions, and price momentum metrics.

To gain broader exposure to value-oriented investments, investors may also look to consider exchange traded funds as a way to enhance diversification. 

Value ETFs: (NYSEARCA:VTV), (NYSEARCA:VBR), (BATS:EFV), (NYSEARCA:IWS), (NYSEARCA:AVUV), (NYSEARCA:DFUV), (NYSEARCA:DFIV), (NYSEARCA:IJJ), (NYSEARCA:SPYV), and (NYSEARCA:CGDV).