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3 Value Stocks with Questionable Fundamentals

By: StockStory

July 31, 2026 at 00:39 AM EDT

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The low valuation multiples for value stocks provide a margin of safety that growth stocks rarely offer. However, the challenge lies in determining whether these cheap assets are genuinely undervalued or simply on sale due to their potentially deteriorating business models.

Separating the winners from the value traps is a tough challenge, and that’s where StockStory comes in. Our job is to find you high-quality companies that will stand the test of time. That said, here are three value stocks facing an uphill battle and some other investments you should look into instead.

MGP Ingredients (MGPI)

Forward P/E Ratio: 10.9x

Headquartered in Atchison, Kansas, MGP Ingredients (NASDAQ: MGPI) is a leading supplier of high-quality ingredients to the food and beverage industry

Why Are We Bearish on MGPI?

Annual revenue declines of 14.6% over the last three years indicate problems with its market positioning
Performance over the past three years shows each sale was less profitable as its earnings per share dropped by 22% annually, worse than its revenue
9.5 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last year reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position

MGP Ingredients is trading at $17.75 per share, or 10.9x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why MGPI doesn’t pass our bar.

Verizon (VZ)

Forward P/E Ratio: 9.3x

Formed in 1984 as Bell Atlantic after the breakup of Bell System into seven companies, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is a telecom giant providing a range of communications and internet services.

Why Is VZ Risky?

Flat sales over the last five years suggest it must innovate and find new ways to grow
Free cash flow margin is expected to increase by 1.2 percentage points next year, suggesting the company will have more capital to invest or return to shareholders
Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions

At $46.16 per share, Verizon trades at 9.3x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including VZ in your portfolio.

Amentum (AMTM)

Forward P/E Ratio: 8.6x

With operations spanning approximately 80 countries and a workforce of specialized engineers and technical experts, Amentum Holdings (NYSE: AMTM) provides advanced engineering and technology solutions to U.S. government agencies, allied governments, and commercial enterprises across defense, energy, and space sectors.

Why Does AMTM Worry Us?

The company has faced growth challenges as its 1.1% annual revenue increases over the last four years fell short of other business services companies
Estimated sales growth of 1.5% for the next 12 months is soft and implies weaker demand
Ability to fund investments or reward shareholders with increased buybacks or dividends is restricted by its weak free cash flow margin of 2.1% for the last five years

Amentum’s stock price of $21.99 implies a valuation ratio of 8.6x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with AMTM, check out our full research report (it’s free).

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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+271% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.

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