Value Investors Should Turn to Canadian Stocks

With the overall marketplace in North America trading near all-time highs, undervalued stocks might be hard to come by. By …

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With the overall marketplace in North America trading near all-time highs, undervalued stocks might be hard to come by. By running an initial screen, Motley Fool analyst Taylor Muckerman was able to unearth four dividend payers that might be worth a more scrutinizing look for value investors. Not many of you should be surprised to find the majority of his list revolving around miners after the majority have been beaten down by low metals prices.

Comparing these companies and their book value to the current prices at which they are trading shows that all four are technically worth more than the market insinuates. What makes them even more interesting is the yield they are throwing off. Take a look at the video below to find out which companies have been isolated and could be worth a deeper dive before making any long-term buying decisions.


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Neither Joel South nor Taylor Muckerman owns shares of any companies mentioned. 

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