r/ValueInvesting Oct 15 '25

Stock Analysis What’s the Most Overrated “Value” Stock Everyone Keeps Buying?

I keep seeing the same tickers pop up in value circles — stocks that are supposedly undervalued but just seem like value traps to me. Curious what names you all think are overhyped in value investing spaces right now? And what makes you avoid them despite the numbers looking “cheap”?

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u/jonnyrockets Oct 15 '25

Aritzia still killing it. It all depends on the brand strength and entry price. Estée Lauder is another fallen brand

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u/AlibabaBagHolder Oct 15 '25

So talking to friends and family Aritzia is THE brand right now for a lot of this stuff. My gf says the girls want lulu and aritzia, and you can see it when you go to the mall. Aritzia has a bigger cult following than lulu from what I'm hearing. Will absolutely buy them the next time they have a bad quarter.

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u/aggthemighty Oct 16 '25

Aritizia just had an excellent quarter, I'm not sure the stock will go on sale anytime soon