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Ansell And 2 Other ASX Stocks That May Be Undervalued

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The ASX200 closed up 0.39% at 8,013 points, driven by a rally in bank stocks while Energy and mining sectors slumped due to falling commodity prices. Amid these market fluctuations, identifying undervalued stocks can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking value. In the current market environment where Financials and Discretionary sectors are performing well, finding stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value is crucial. This article will explore Ansell and two other ASX-listed companies that might be considered undervalued based on recent market dynamics and economic conditions.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Australia

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Mader Group (ASX:MAD)A$5.28A$10.4849.6%
Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN)A$4.37A$8.2346.9%
Ansell (ASX:ANN)A$30.04A$57.5547.8%
HMC Capital (ASX:HMC)A$8.30A$15.4846.4%
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC)A$15.60A$29.5847.3%
Millennium Services Group (ASX:MIL)A$1.145A$2.2448.9%
Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD)A$2.18A$4.0646.4%
Clover (ASX:CLV)A$0.38A$0.7247.5%
Superloop (ASX:SLC)A$1.725A$3.3148%
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR)A$8.30A$15.2045.4%

Click here to see the full list of 45 stocks from our Undervalued ASX Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Ansell (ASX:ANN)

Overview: Ansell Limited, with a market cap of A$4.35 billion, designs, sources, develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells hand and body protection solutions across the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and North America.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Healthcare at $834.20 million and Industrial (Including Specialty Markets) at $785.10 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 47.8%

Ansell (A$30.04) is trading at 47.8% below its estimated fair value of A$57.55, suggesting significant undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. Despite a forecasted annual earnings growth of 22.49%, faster than the Australian market, recent financial results show a decline in net income to US$76.5 million from US$148.3 million last year and reduced profit margins from 9% to 4.7%. Shareholders have faced dilution over the past year, impacting overall returns.

ASX:ANN Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
ASX:ANN Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

Judo Capital Holdings (ASX:JDO)

Overview: Judo Capital Holdings Limited (ASX:JDO) provides a range of banking products and services tailored for small and medium businesses in Australia, with a market cap of A$1.85 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which amounted to A$326.60 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 25.4%

Judo Capital Holdings (A$1.67) trades 25.4% below its estimated fair value of A$2.24, indicating potential undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. Despite a high level of bad loans (2.8%), Judo's earnings are expected to grow significantly at 26.39% per year, outpacing the Australian market's growth rate of 12.1%. Recent financial results show net interest income increased to A$386 million, though net income slightly decreased to A$69.9 million from A$73.4 million last year.

ASX:JDO Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
ASX:JDO Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

Mader Group (ASX:MAD)

Overview: Mader Group Limited (ASX:MAD) is a contracting company offering specialist technical services in the mining, energy, and industrial sectors in Australia and internationally, with a market cap of A$1.07 billion.

Operations: Mader Group's revenue from Staffing & Outsourcing Services amounts to A$774.47 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49.6%

Mader Group (A$5.28) trades 49.6% below its estimated fair value of A$10.48, indicating significant undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. Earnings grew by 30.9% last year and are forecast to grow at 13.47% annually, outpacing the Australian market's growth rate of 12.1%. Recent financial guidance projects fiscal 2025 revenue of at least A$870 million and NPAT of A$57 million, reflecting approximately 12% and 13% year-on-year growth respectively.

ASX:MAD Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
ASX:MAD Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

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