3 ASX Stocks That May Be Undervalued In October 2024

The Australian market has shown stability over the past week, maintaining a flat trajectory, yet it has experienced a significant 22% rise over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 12% annually. In such an environment, identifying potentially undervalued stocks can be crucial for investors seeking opportunities that align with these growth forecasts while offering potential value relative to their current market price.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Australia

Name	Current Price	Fair Value (Est)	Discount (Est)
Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX)	A$3.29	A$6.27	47.6%
VEEM (ASX:VEE)	A$1.68	A$3.21	47.7%
Ansell (ASX:ANN)	A$31.34	A$57.67	45.7%
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC)	A$15.68	A$31.34	50%
IDP Education (ASX:IEL)	A$13.71	A$27.39	49.9%
Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA)	A$4.86	A$9.38	48.2%
Millennium Services Group (ASX:MIL)	A$1.145	A$2.24	48.9%
Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD)	A$2.49	A$4.80	48.1%
Megaport (ASX:MP1)	A$7.25	A$13.43	46%
Energy One (ASX:EOL)	A$5.69	A$11.07	48.6%

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

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD)

Overview: Genesis Minerals Limited focuses on the exploration, production, and development of gold deposits in Western Australia, with a market capitalization of A$2.81 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment primarily consists of mineral production, exploration, and development, generating A$438.59 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 48.1%

Genesis Minerals appears significantly undervalued, trading at A$2.49 compared to its estimated fair value of A$4.8, suggesting potential for appreciation based on discounted cash flow analysis. The company has transitioned to profitability with net income of A$84 million for the year ending June 30, 2024, a substantial improvement from a net loss previously recorded. Earnings are forecasted to grow at an impressive 22.7% annually over the next three years, outpacing broader market expectations.

• The growth report we've compiled suggests that Genesis Minerals' future prospects could be on the up.
• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Genesis Minerals' balance sheet health report.

IDP Education (ASX:IEL)

Overview: IDP Education Limited facilitates student placements into educational institutions across Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland with a market cap of A$3.81 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Educational Services - Education & Training Services segment, which generated A$1.04 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49.9%

IDP Education is trading at A$13.71, significantly below its estimated fair value of A$27.39, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a decrease in net income to A$132.75 million for the year ending June 30, 2024, earnings are projected to grow at 14.1% annually, surpassing the Australian market's growth rate of 12.3%. However, revenue growth remains modest at 7.4% per year compared to previous periods.

• Insights from our recent growth report point to a promising forecast for IDP Education's business outlook.
• Click here to discover the nuances of IDP Education with our detailed financial health report.

Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU)

Overview: Vault Minerals Limited focuses on the exploration, production, and mining of gold and gold/copper concentrates in Canada and Australia, with a market cap of A$2.62 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Deflector at A$22.42 million, Mount Monger at A$15.96 million, and King of The Hills generating A$581.62 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 28.4%

Vault Minerals is currently trading at A$0.39, which is 28.4% below its estimated fair value of A$0.54, suggesting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company's revenue for the year ended June 30, 2024, was A$620 million, up from A$422.75 million the previous year; however, it reported a net loss of A$5.44 million. Despite past shareholder dilution and low forecasted return on equity (9.5%), earnings are expected to grow annually by 21.1%, with profitability anticipated within three years—outpacing average market growth expectations.

• Our earnings growth report unveils the potential for significant increases in Vault Minerals' future results.
• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Vault Minerals.

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