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3 Value Stock Picks On The SIX Swiss Exchange For Potential Capital Growth

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The Switzerland market ended modestly higher on Friday after a somewhat choppy session, with investors largely reacting to earnings updates and improved consumer sentiment. In this context of cautious optimism, identifying undervalued stocks can offer potential capital growth opportunities for discerning investors.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Switzerland

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
LEM Holding (SWX:LEHN)CHF1148.00CHF1821.7137%
Georg Fischer (SWX:GF)CHF62.20CHF111.9144.4%
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)CHF278.60CHF412.0732.4%
Clariant (SWX:CLN)CHF12.20CHF21.5243.3%
Temenos (SWX:TEMN)CHF55.75CHF79.9530.3%
lastminute.com (SWX:LMN)CHF17.80CHF29.8540.4%
Gurit Holding (SWX:GURN)CHF42.85CHF73.0841.4%
SGS (SWX:SGSN)CHF91.78CHF144.3736.4%
VAT Group (SWX:VACN)CHF408.00CHF557.1626.8%
Dätwyler Holding (SWX:DAE)CHF177.40CHF251.5429.5%

Click here to see the full list of 18 stocks from our Undervalued SIX Swiss Exchange Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Partners Group Holding (SWX:PGHN)

Overview: Partners Group Holding AG is a private equity firm specializing in direct, secondary, and primary investments across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and debt with a market cap of CHF29.20 billion.

Operations: Revenue segments include CHF1.17 billion from Private Equity, CHF379.20 million from Infrastructure, CHF211.30 million from Private Credit, and CHF186.90 million from Real Estate.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 14.2%

Partners Group Holding AG (PGHN) is trading at CHF1124, which is 14.1% below its estimated fair value of CHF1309.09 based on discounted cash flow analysis. The company's earnings are forecast to grow at 13.5% per year, outpacing the Swiss market's average growth rate of 9.1%. Despite high debt levels and a dividend yield of 3.47% that isn't well-covered by earnings or free cash flows, PGHN's strong revenue growth and robust return on equity projections make it an attractive candidate for undervalued stocks based on cash flows in Switzerland.

SWX:PGHN Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
SWX:PGHN Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)

Overview: Straumann Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF17.78 billion, provides tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions worldwide.

Operations: Straumann Holding AG's revenue segments include CHF1.17 billion from Sales Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), CHF1.20 billion from Operations, CHF793.05 million from Sales North America (NAM), CHF451.27 million from Sales Asia Pacific (APAC), and CHF265.82 million from Sales Latin America (LATAM).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 20.6%

Straumann Holding (CHF111.5) is trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value of CHF140.38, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. The company's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 20.84% per year, outpacing the Swiss market's average growth rate of 9.1%. However, profit margins have decreased from 18.7% to 10.2%, and large one-off items have impacted financial results, which investors should consider when evaluating the stock's potential.

SWX:STMN Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
SWX:STMN Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

Temenos (SWX:TEMN)

Overview: Temenos AG develops, markets, and sells integrated banking software systems to financial institutions globally and has a market cap of CHF4.04 billion.

Operations: Temenos AG's revenue segments include software licensing ($383.54 million), maintenance ($437.46 million), and services ($293.10 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 30.3%

Temenos (CHF55.75) is trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value of CHF79.95, making it potentially undervalued based on cash flows. Recent executive appointments aim to drive growth in SaaS and the US market, while the company considers selling its fund management unit for EUR 600 million to bolster finances. Despite a slight dip in Q2 net income, earnings are forecast to grow at 14.32% per year, faster than the Swiss market's average of 9.1%.

SWX:TEMN Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
SWX:TEMN Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

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