Codan And Two More ASX Stocks Considered Below Estimated Value

The Australian stock market has shown modest activity recently, remaining flat over the last week but gaining 6.2% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 14% annually. In this context, identifying stocks that are trading below their estimated value could offer attractive opportunities for investors looking for potential growth in a steadily advancing market.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Australia

Name	Current Price	Fair Value (Est)	Discount (Est)
LaserBond (ASX:LBL)	A$0.695	A$1.21	42.4%
Smart Parking (ASX:SPZ)	A$0.48	A$0.96	49.9%
COSOL (ASX:COS)	A$1.25	A$2.43	48.6%
MaxiPARTS (ASX:MXI)	A$1.88	A$3.13	40%
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC)	A$12.44	A$22.79	45.4%
ReadyTech Holdings (ASX:RDY)	A$3.22	A$5.96	45.9%
Mader Group (ASX:MAD)	A$6.51	A$12.62	48.4%
hipages Group Holdings (ASX:HPG)	A$1.035	A$1.94	46.7%
IPH (ASX:IPH)	A$6.16	A$11.35	45.7%
Millennium Services Group (ASX:MIL)	A$1.145	A$2.24	48.9%

Click here to see the full list of 49 stocks from our Undervalued ASX Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies

Codan (ASX:CDA)

Overview: Codan Limited specializes in developing technology solutions for a diverse range of clients including United Nations organizations, mining companies, and security forces, with a market capitalization of approximately A$2.07 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its Communications and Metal Detection segments, earning A$291.50 million and A$212.20 million respectively.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 24.5%

Codan, currently priced at A$11.42, appears undervalued by over 20% compared to its estimated fair value of A$15.13 based on discounted cash flows. The company's return on equity is expected to be robust at 21.5% in three years, outpacing the Australian market forecast of 5.4%. With earnings projected to expand by 16.2% annually, Codan's growth trajectory exceeds the average market prediction of 13.7%, highlighting its potential despite not being significantly above a 20% growth threshold.

• Our comprehensive growth report raises the possibility that Codan is poised for substantial financial growth.
• Dive into the specifics of Codan here with our thorough financial health report.

Mader Group (ASX:MAD)

Overview: Mader Group Limited is a contracting company offering specialist technical services in the mining, energy, and industrial sectors both in Australia and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately A$1.30 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily through staffing and outsourcing services, amounting to A$702.87 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 48.4%

Mader Group, priced at A$6.51, is significantly undervalued, with a DCF-based fair value estimate of A$12.62, indicating a 48.4% undervaluation. Its earnings growth is expected to be robust at 17.56% annually, surpassing the Australian market's average of 13.7%. Additionally, Mader's revenue growth forecast at 15.3% per year outstrips the broader market prediction of 5.4%, reinforcing its potential in a competitive landscape despite not reaching extremely high growth rates.

• According our earnings growth report, there's an indication that Mader Group might be ready to expand.
• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Mader Group.

South32 (ASX:S32)

Overview: South32 Limited is a diversified metals and mining company with operations across multiple countries including Australia, India, and the United States, boasting a market cap of approximately A$16.52 billion.

Operations: South32's revenue is primarily derived from its Hillside Aluminium at A$1.72 billion, followed by Illawarra Metallurgical Coal at A$1.36 billion, Worsley Alumina at A$1.36 billion, and other segments including Mozal Aluminium (A$801 million), Sierra Gorda (A$649 million), Australia Manganese (A$651 million), Cannington (A$588 million), Cerro Matoso (A$541 million), South Africa Manganese (A$321 million), Brazil Alumina (A$443 million), and Brazil Aluminium (BA) at A$210 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 40%

South32, currently priced at A$3.66, trades 40% below its estimated fair value of A$6.1, suggesting substantial undervaluation based on discounted cash flows. Expected to turn profitable within three years, its forecasted revenue growth rate of 7.5% per year is higher than the Australian market average of 5.4%. However, its projected Return on Equity in three years is relatively low at 10.9%, tempering some optimism about its future financial performance.

• The analysis detailed in our South32 growth report hints at robust future financial performance.
• Click here and access our complete balance sheet health report to understand the dynamics of South32.

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