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3 TSX Companies That May Be Trading Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimates

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In the last week, the Canadian market has been flat, but it is up 19% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 15% annually. In this context, identifying stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value can offer investors potential opportunities for growth and stability.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Canada

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Computer Modelling Group (TSX:CMG)CA$11.42CA$22.1248.4%
goeasy (TSX:GSY)CA$181.08CA$360.1549.7%
Savaria (TSX:SIS)CA$21.71CA$41.1947.3%
Kinaxis (TSX:KXS)CA$159.57CA$280.4443.1%
Viemed Healthcare (TSX:VMD)CA$10.45CA$20.0848%
Endeavour Mining (TSX:EDV)CA$33.35CA$55.6540.1%
Blackline Safety (TSX:BLN)CA$5.85CA$11.0347%
NFI Group (TSX:NFI)CA$18.81CA$37.3749.7%
Boyd Group Services (TSX:BYD)CA$204.87CA$336.6539.1%
Opsens (TSX:OPS)CA$2.90CA$4.6437.5%

Click here to see the full list of 28 stocks from our Undervalued TSX Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN)

Overview: Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. is involved in the mining, development, and exploration of minerals and precious metals primarily in Africa, with a market cap of CA$25.42 billion.

Operations: Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. generates revenue through its mining, development, and exploration activities focused on minerals and precious metals in Africa.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 21%

Ivanhoe Mines (CA$18.75) is trading 21% below its estimated fair value (CA$23.74), suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Revenue growth is forecasted at 83.5% per year, significantly outpacing the Canadian market average of 6.9%. Recent developments include a memorandum of understanding with Zambia's Ministry of Mines and record copper production at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, enhancing its long-term growth prospects and operational stability.

TSX:IVN Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
TSX:IVN Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

Paramount Resources (TSX:POU)

Overview: Paramount Resources Ltd. is a Canadian company that explores and develops conventional and unconventional petroleum and natural gas reserves, with a market cap of CA$3.77 billion.

Operations: Paramount Resources Ltd. generates revenue primarily from the exploration and development of conventional and unconventional petroleum and natural gas reserves in Canada.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 10.7%

Paramount Resources (CA$25.75) is trading at a discount to its estimated fair value (CA$28.83), indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a dividend yield of 6.99%, it is not well covered by free cash flows, raising sustainability concerns. The company reported strong Q2 earnings with revenue of CA$497.9 million and net income of CA$84.5 million, but profit margins have declined year-over-year from 35.2% to 19.7%.

TSX:POU Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
TSX:POU Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

5N Plus (TSX:VNP)

Overview: 5N Plus Inc. produces and sells specialty metals and chemicals across North America, Europe, and Asia, with a market cap of CA$614.42 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Performance Materials generating $82.69 million and Specialty Semiconductors contributing $184.92 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 14.8%

5N Plus (CA$6.83) is trading below its estimated fair value (CA$8.02), indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 36.37% per year, outpacing the Canadian market's 14.9%. Recent Q2 results showed sales of US$74.58 million, up from US$59.08 million a year ago, though net income dropped to US$4.79 million from US$10.14 million due to large one-off items impacting financial results and significant insider selling over the past three months remains a concern.

TSX:VNP Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
TSX:VNP Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

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