EVTC

Evertec (EVTC) and Information Services Group (III) have outperformed the Business Services sector year-to-date, with EVTC returning 0.1% and III returning 0.7% compared to the sector's -14.1% decline. Both stocks hold Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) ratings, with improved analyst sentiment and stronger earnings outlooks.

Zacks highlights Evertec (EVTC) and WEX as strong value stocks with Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) ratings and A grades in the Value category. Both companies are trading at attractive valuations compared to their industry averages, with EVTC showing a P/E ratio of 9.42 versus the industry average of 16.94, and WEX trading at a forward P/E of 9.68. The analysis suggests both stocks appear undervalued based on multiple valuation metrics including P/B and P/CF ratios.

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