4 of the best value stocks to consider buying this May

I’m building a list of the best value stocks to buy in the coming weeks. Here are four for savvy investors to seriously consider. Commercial broadcaster ITV (LSE:ITV) trades on a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of just 8.3 times for 2024. Meanwhile, its prospective dividend yield stands at 7.1%. This low valuation reflects justifiable ongoing fears over the state of the UK advertising market. But I believe that the Love Island maker’s long-term growth potential is being undervalued at the current share price. ITV Studios is a global production heavyweight with enormous growth potential as streaming companies invest in content. Revenues at the division rose 4% last year to record levels, while sales grew ahead of the broader market too. The FTSE 250 firm’s also making impressive progress with its own streaming operations, providing another lever for impressive profits expansion. The number of monthly active viewers using its ITV Hub platform surged by almost a fifth in 2024. Some healthcare-related stocks like Assura (LSE:AGR) could be vulnerable to changes in NHS policy. But as things stand today, the outlook here remains extremely bright. This real estate investment trust (REIT) owns and rents out primary healthcare facilities such as GP surgeries. Demand...

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