3 Canadian Value Stocks to Buy Right Now

Here’s why cheap TSX stocks such as VersaBank and Adentra could be a part of your value investing portfolio in 2024.

| More on:
Canada national flag waving in wind on clear day

Source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s premium investing services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

While the TSX index is trading near all-time highs, several stocks continue to trade at a cheaper valuation due to sector-specific headwinds. Here are three undervalued Canadian stocks you can consider buying right now.

Created with Highcharts 11.4.3VersaBank + Adentra + Celestica PriceZoom1M3M6MYTD1Y5Y10YALL22 Sep 201420 Sep 2024Zoom ▾20152016201720182019202020212022202320240www.fool.ca

VersaBank stock

Valued at $472 million by market cap, VersaBank (TSX:VBNK) provides various banking products and services in Canada. It offers deposit products such as guaranteed investment certificates, registered retirement savings plans, daily interest savings accounts, and deposit insurance products.

VersaBank provides lending services, including point-of-sale financing, which involves purchasing loan and lease receivables from finance companies operating in multiple industries, and commercial banking services, such as commercial real estate, infrastructure financing, and more.

The company ended the fiscal third quarter (Q3) with total assets of $4.5 billion, an increase of 13% year over year due to growth in digital banking operations. Analysts tracking the TSX stock expect its adjusted earnings to expand from $1.57 per share in fiscal 2023 (ended in October) to $2.38 per share in fiscal 2025.

So, priced at 7.6 times forward earnings, VersaBank stock is cheap, given its earnings growth estimates. Moreover, it also pays shareholders an annual dividend of $0.10 per share, translating to a forward yield of 0.55%.

Celestica stock

Valued at $8 billion by market cap, Celestica (TSX:CLS) provides a hardware platform and supply chain solutions. It offers a range of product manufacturing and related supply chain services. The company also provides enterprise-level data communications and information processing infrastructure products such as routers, switches, edge solutions, servers, and storage-related products.

The TSX stock has returned close to 500% to shareholders in the last 10 years. However, it trades 23% from all-time highs and is a top investment option right now.

Celestica is forecast to increase its sales from $11 billion in 2023 to $13.56 billion in 2025. Comparatively, its adjusted earnings are forecast to expand from $3.35 per share to $4.95 per share in this period. So, priced at 0.6 times forward sales and 13.5 times forward earnings, CLS stock is cheap and trades at an 18% discount to consensus price target estimates.

Adentra stock

The final TSX value stock on the list is Adentra (TSX:ADEN). It is engaged in the wholesale distribution of architectural building products to residential and commercial construction markets. It offers decorative surfaces, specialty plywood and composite panel products, and many other moulding products.

Adentra’s sales have increased from $902.5 million in 2019 to $2.16 billion in the last 12 months. Comparatively, its operating income has more than doubled from $37 million to $94 million in this period.

Due to its stellar revenue and profitability growth, Adentra has returned close to 360% to shareholders after adjusting for dividend reinvestments since September 2014. The company pays shareholders an annual dividend of $0.56 per share, indicating a yield of 1.3%. Additionally, these payouts have more than doubled in the last seven years.

Analysts expect ADEN stock to expand earnings from $3.3 per share in 2023 to $4.83 per share in 2025. So, priced at 8.7 times forward earnings, the TSX dividend stock trades at a 30% discount to consensus price target estimates.

Should you invest $1,000 in Brookfield Asset Management right now?

Before you buy stock in Brookfield Asset Management, consider this:

The Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada analyst team just identified what they believe are the Top Stocks for 2025 and Beyond for investors to buy now… and Brookfield Asset Management wasn’t one of them. The Top Stocks that made the cut could potentially produce monster returns in the coming years.

Consider MercadoLibre, which we first recommended on January 8, 2014 ... if you invested $1,000 in the “eBay of Latin America” at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $20,697.16!*

Stock Advisor Canada provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month – one from Canada and one from the U.S. The Stock Advisor Canada service has outperformed the return of S&P/TSX Composite Index by 29 percentage points since 2013*.

See the Top Stocks * Returns as of 3/20/25

This article represents the opinion of the writer, who may disagree with the “official” recommendation position of a Motley Fool premium service or advisor. We’re Motley! Questioning an investing thesis — even one of our own — helps us all think critically about investing and make decisions that help us become smarter, happier, and richer, so we sometimes publish articles that may not be in line with recommendations, rankings or other content.

Fool contributor Aditya Raghunath has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Adentra. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Confidently Navigate Market Volatility: Claim Your Free Report!

Feeling uneasy about the ups and downs of the stock market lately? You’re not alone. At The Motley Fool Canada, we get it — and we’re here to help. We’ve crafted an essential guide designed to help you through these uncertain times: "5-Step Checklist: How to Prepare Your Portfolio for Volatility."

Don't miss out on this opportunity for peace of mind. Just click below to learn how to receive your complimentary report today!

Get Our Free Report Today

More on Dividend Stocks

TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) on wooden blocks and Canadian one hundred dollar bills.
Dividend Stocks

Here’s Exactly How a $20,000 TFSA Could Potentially Grow to $200,000

Index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index (TSX:XIC) are tax free in a TFSA.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $6,000 in Canadian Real Estate Stocks to Build Lasting Wealth

Canadian REITs on sale! See how grocery-anchored retail properties offering 9% yields could turn $6,000 into lasting wealth despite US…

Read more »

rain rolls off a protective umbrella in a rainstorm
Dividend Stocks

Economic Headwinds: Should You Still Consider Buying the Dip?

A market dip might seem like a bumpy road, but it can be far smoother in the future with the…

Read more »

e-commerce shopping getting a package
Dividend Stocks

Consumer Spending Plays Amidst the Current Market Dip

Consumption may go down in market dips, but certain consumer stocks are certainly better off than others.

Read more »

Asset Management
Dividend Stocks

12% Dividend Yield! I’m Buying This TSX Stock and Holding for Decades

Stocks with high-dividend yields carry risks. But they could be a good long-term investment. Here is a 12% dividend stock…

Read more »

Canadian flag
Dividend Stocks

How I’d Build a Foundation of Canadian Value Stocks in My Investment Strategy

Canadian investors can explore iShares Canadian Value Index ETF for value stock ideas to build a foundation for their diversified…

Read more »

Canadian dollars are printed
Dividend Stocks

How I’d Transform a $30,000 TFSA Into a Cash-Flow Machine

Here's why TFSA investors should consider owning dividend stocks such as Mullen Group in 2025.

Read more »

A woman shops in a grocery store while pushing a stroller with a child
Dividend Stocks

Dip Buyers Could Win Big in Today’s Market Dip

If you want to buy the dip, think long-term. Which is why this TSX stock is a top option.

Read more »