AES, BWA, ENS, PCG and KROS screen as low P/B stocks with Buy ratings, offering value-focused opportunities as 2025 comes to a close.

Amid uncertainty and easing interest rates, investors seeking high-yield income can consider dividend stocks such as PAGP, AES and TEF.

As rate cuts shift market dynamics in 2026, AES, SCSC, PCG, and ENS stand out for strong cash flows and value appeal.

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Investors looking for stocks in the Utility - Electric Power sector might want to consider either AES (AES) or Iberdrola S.A. (IBDRY). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

AES Corporation remains a strong buy, with takeover rumors highlighting undervaluation vs. intrinsic value. AES is executing on a robust growth plan, targeting 5–7% EBITDA growth through 2027, supported by a large project backlog. Despite elevated debt, most is non-recourse and offset by tax attributes; financial position remains comfortable.

AES accelerates growth with expanding renewables, major data-center PPAs and continued progress on its clean-energy transition.

AI data centers are driving a power crisis - and creating a $50-billion opportunity in energy storage, fuel cells, and batteries.

S&P 500 high-yield 'safer' dividend stocks offer attractive upside, with twelve currently meeting the dogcatcher ideal of dividends exceeding share prices. Analyst targets forecast 21.14% to 44.05% net gains for top-ten S&P 500 dividend dogs by December 2026, with an average 28.35% gain and lower-than-market volatility. Stocks with negative free cash flow margins—fifteen of the top fifty—are flagged as unsafe for dividend sustainability despite high yields.