7 Value Stocks to Buy Priced at Less Than Their Book Value As growth stocks continue to struggle, now may be a great time to pursue a value investing approach. In a recent investor survey, 74% of participants stated they believe value will beat growth this year, as rising interest rates continue to dampen the appeal of growth plays. So, what type of value stocks should you buy? There are many styles of value investing. You can focus on buying stocks that sell at low valuations. Whether low on an absolute basis, or low relative to peers. You can also pursue a more “old school” style: buying stocks trading less than their book value. 7 Stocks to Buy to Avoid Being Mauled by a Bear Market In other words, stocks trading for less than the net value of their assets. Success in doing so is easier said-than-done, as many times there’s a good reason why a stock is selling at a discount to book. However, in the case of these seven value stocks to buy, there are catalysts in play that could help bridge the gap between book value and trading price. Ticker Company Current Price ACTG Acacia Research $4.68 BZH Beazer Homes $16.37 C Citigroup $52.59 CDEV Centennial Resource Development $8.52 JXN Jackson Financial $35.08 NYCB New York Community Bancorp $9.98 ZEUS Olympic Steel $34.77 Acacia Research (ACTG) Acacia Research (NASDAQ: ACTG ) is a micro-cap value stock.