Best Stocks to Buy in May 2026
MoatMap’s top-ranked stocks across the four factor lenses that matter most for long-term returns: overall StockRank, Quality (moat strength), Value (price relative to fundamentals), and Momentum (price trend and earnings revisions). Curated from 19,000+ stocks in 23 markets.
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How to read these lists. Each list ranks stocks by one factor. A stock can score high on one factor and low on another (e.g. a deep-value name with weak momentum, or a high-Quality compounder that looks expensive on Value). Treat the lists as starting points for your own work, not as a buy list. Use Sense-Check to score your existing holdings, or click any ticker for a full score breakdown and deep-dive research.
Top 10 Stocks Overall — Highest StockRank in May 2026
The 10 highest-scoring stocks across MoatMap's full universe by StockRank — a composite of Quality, Value, and Momentum percentiles. These are the stocks where all three factors align most strongly.
| # | Ticker | Company | Score | Q | V | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AKSO.OL | Aker Solutions ASA | 100 | 77 | 77 | 70 |
| 2 | BC94.L | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 100 | 78 | 71 | 76 |
| 3 | BWMX | Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. | 100 | 69 | 81 | 75 |
| 4 | CRE.L | Conduit Holdings Limited | 100 | 64 | 78 | 84 |
| 5 | PALI.V | Palisades Goldcorp Ltd. | 100 | 88 | 77 | 62 |
| 6 | SBC.TO | Brompton Split Banc Corp. | 100 | 79 | 67 | 79 |
| 7 | SMSNN.MX | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 100 | 78 | 64 | 81 |
| 8 | SNTIA.OL | SENTIA ASA | 100 | 77 | 77 | 71 |
| 9 | VOT.WA | Votum S.A. | 100 | 91 | 88 | 46 |
| 10 | 0263.KL | Betamek Berhad | 100 | 81 | 75 | 64 |
Top 10 Quality Stocks — Strongest Moats in May 2026
Highest-Quality stocks by MoatMap's Quality factor (ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, leverage). Quality is the moat-aligned factor — companies with the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage.
| # | Ticker | Company | Score | Q | V | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3529.TWO | eMemory Technology Inc. | 77 | 94 | 13 | 51 |
| 2 | THX.L | Thor Explorations Ltd. | 100 | 94 | 78 | 40 |
| 3 | WDO.TO | Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. | 100 | 94 | 55 | 62 |
| 4 | 603444.SS | G-bits Network Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. | 94 | 93 | 59 | 30 |
| 5 | GAW.L | Games Workshop Group PLC | 93 | 93 | 19 | 68 |
| 6 | RAA.DE | RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft | 83 | 93 | 31 | 42 |
| 7 | 688578.SS | Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. | 92 | 93 | 39 | 46 |
| 8 | DMLP | Dorchester Minerals, L.P. | 97 | 93 | 45 | 52 |
| 9 | 0276.KL | Autocount Dotcom Berhad | 95 | 93 | 72 | 20 |
| 10 | YB | Yuanbao Inc. | 97 | 93 | 82 | 17 |
Top 10 Value Stocks — Cheapest by P/E, EV/EBITDA & P/B in May 2026
Best Value-ranked stocks by MoatMap's composite Value factor (P/E, EV/EBITDA, P/B, shareholder yield). These are statistically cheap — context still matters: a low Value score often signals deep value, sometimes a value trap.
| # | Ticker | Company | Score | Q | V | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAGS | PagSeguro Digital Ltd. | 99 | 66 | 94 | 39 |
| 2 | 3718.HK | Beijing Enterprises Urban Resources Group Limited | 98 | 53 | 94 | 46 |
| 3 | 0240.HK | Build King Holdings Limited | 100 | 66 | 94 | 52 |
| 4 | 0327.HK | PAX Global Technology Limited | 99 | 77 | 93 | 28 |
| 5 | 6889.HK | DYNAM JAPAN HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. | 91 | 31 | 93 | 52 |
| 6 | 0732.HK | Truly International Holdings Limited | 86 | 30 | 93 | 46 |
| 7 | 3838.HK | China Starch Holdings Limited | 79 | 40 | 93 | 28 |
| 8 | LX | LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. | 83 | 68 | 93 | 5 |
| 9 | 1397.HK | Baguio Green Group Limited | 99 | 72 | 93 | 33 |
| 10 | ORC-B.V | Orca Energy Group Inc. | 99 | 75 | 93 | 30 |
Top 10 Momentum Stocks — Strongest Trends in May 2026
Highest-Momentum stocks by 3M/6M/12M price trend and earnings revisions. Momentum captures stocks where the market is repricing the business in real time — a useful signal for entry timing once the thesis is in place.
| # | Ticker | Company | Score | Q | V | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIBRAMQ12.MX | FIBRA Macquarie México | 93 | 42 | 47 | 92 |
| 2 | BTSG | BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. | 96 | 57 | 38 | 92 |
| 3 | AGL | agilon health, inc. | 69 | 21 | 40 | 91 |
| 4 | CIEN | Ciena Corporation | 83 | 62 | 13 | 91 |
| 5 | CENX | Century Aluminum Company | 92 | 58 | 30 | 89 |
| 6 | DAN | Dana Incorporated | 87 | 33 | 48 | 89 |
| 7 | LIND | Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. | 90 | 39 | 46 | 89 |
| 8 | IRM | Iron Mountain Incorporated | 85 | 45 | 33 | 89 |
| 9 | OGN | Organon & Co. | 100 | 61 | 61 | 89 |
| 10 | LSCC | Lattice Semiconductor Corporation | 83 | 66 | 10 | 89 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the best stocks to buy in May 2026?
- MoatMap’s top 10 stocks by overall StockRank for May 2026 are listed in the “Top 10 Stocks Overall” table above. StockRank is a percentile composite of Quality, Value, and Momentum factor scores across MoatMap’s 19,000-stock universe. Higher StockRank means stronger alignment across all three pillars.
- How does MoatMap rank stocks?
- MoatMap’s StockRank is a composite percentile score combining three factor pillars. Quality (40%) measures business durability via ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage. Value (30%) measures price-relative-to-fundamentals via P/E, EV/EBITDA, P/B, and shareholder yield. Momentum (30%) measures market repricing via 3M/6M/12M price trends and earnings revisions. Each stock is ranked 0–100 within its sector and globally. Full methodology.
- What are the best Quality stocks (highest moat) right now?
- See the “Top 10 Quality Stocks” table above. The Quality factor scores ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive moat. Companies that score 80+ on Quality typically exhibit high return on invested capital, conservative balance sheets, and consistent earnings power. Read What is an economic moat? for how the Quality factor maps to Buffett’s five moat types.
- What are the best Value stocks right now?
- See the “Top 10 Value Stocks” table above. The Value factor combines P/E, EV/EBITDA, P/B, and shareholder yield. Caveat: a high Value score means “statistically cheap” — always cross-check the Quality score before treating it as an opportunity. A high-Value, low-Quality stock is often a value trap. A high-Value, high-Quality stock is often a re-rating candidate.
- How often is this list updated?
- Rankings refresh daily as new fundamental data and price action are processed by the MoatMap pipeline. This page is cached for 1 hour at the edge to keep page loads fast, so the displayed lists are at most a few hours behind the latest scoring run.
- Should I buy these stocks?
- These rankings are screening output, not personalised investment advice. Use them as a starting point: every position should have a thesis you can articulate (the moat, the catalyst, the risk). Combine MoatMap’s factor scores with your own valuation work, portfolio context, and risk tolerance. MoatMap is a research tool, not a broker or advisor.
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