Wallflower

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Definition of 'Wallflower'

A stock that has fallen out of favor with investors and, consequently, tends to trade at a low P/E. Also called orphan stock.
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Investopedia explains 'Wallflower'

In general terms, a wallflower is somebody who remains on the sidelines of a social activity. The financial sense of the word is very similar. This type of stock is often neglected by research analysts and, as a result, doesn't get much attention from investors. For this reason, many believe that wallflowers are undiscovered bargains.
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