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3 Swiss Stocks On The SIX Swiss Exchange Trading Up To 40.6% Below Intrinsic Value Estimates

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The Swiss market ended weak on Monday, constrained by global concerns and rising geopolitical tensions, with the SMI closing down 0.53% at 12,168.87. Despite this bearish mood, a favorable outlook from the KOF Swiss Economic Institute suggests potential recovery in sectors like manufacturing and financial services. In such a climate, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities amidst market uncertainties. Here are three stocks on the SIX Swiss Exchange trading up to 40.6% below intrinsic value estimates that may warrant closer attention.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Switzerland

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)CHF304.40CHF565.9646.2%
LEM Holding (SWX:LEHN)CHF1374.00CHF1828.4024.9%
ALSO Holding (SWX:ALSN)CHF271.00CHF365.8025.9%
Georg Fischer (SWX:GF)CHF63.85CHF112.3343.2%
lastminute.com (SWX:LMN)CHF18.00CHF29.5939.2%
Clariant (SWX:CLN)CHF12.80CHF21.5440.6%
Barry Callebaut (SWX:BARN)CHF1566.00CHF2287.6931.5%
Comet Holding (SWX:COTN)CHF333.50CHF529.1837%
Dätwyler Holding (SWX:DAE)CHF172.60CHF241.6828.6%
SGS (SWX:SGSN)CHF94.34CHF150.0837.1%

Click here to see the full list of 14 stocks from our Undervalued SIX Swiss Exchange Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Clariant (SWX:CLN)

Overview: Clariant AG develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells specialty chemicals globally with a market cap of CHF4.21 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Catalysis (CHF927 million), Care Chemicals (CHF2.22 billion), and Adsorbents & Additives (CHF1.02 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 40.6%

Clariant AG is trading at 40.6% below its estimated fair value of CHF21.54, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a high level of debt and a dividend yield of 3.28% that isn't well covered by earnings, the company's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 30.26% per year, outpacing the Swiss market's growth rate. Recent half-year results showed decreased sales (CHF2.07 billion) and net income (CHF157 million), but analysts expect a 23.5% rise in stock price.

SWX:CLN Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
SWX:CLN Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

u-blox Holding (SWX:UBXN)

Overview: u-blox Holding AG develops, manufactures, and markets GPS/GNSS satellite positioning systems for various sectors globally and has a market cap of CHF573.22 million.

Operations: Revenue from wireless communications equipment totals CHF365.79 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 20.3%

u-blox Holding AG is trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value of CHF97.57, suggesting it could be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite recent financial challenges, including a net loss of CHF25.79 million for H1 2024, the company is expected to become profitable within three years with earnings forecasted to grow at over 100% annually. Recent product launches like the X20 GNSS platform and SARA-S528NM10 IoT module highlight its commitment to innovation and potential for future revenue growth in high-precision positioning and IoT markets.

SWX:UBXN Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
SWX:UBXN Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

VAT Group (SWX:VACN)

Overview: VAT Group AG, with a market cap of CHF12.92 billion, develops, manufactures, and supplies vacuum valves, multi-valve units, vacuum modules, and edge-welded metal bellows across Switzerland, Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China and other international markets.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are composed of CHF783.51 million from Valves and CHF163.83 million from Global Service.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 22.6%

VAT Group AG is trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value of CHF556.38, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a highly volatile share price over the past three months, VAT Group reported strong financials for H1 2024, with net income rising to CHF94 million from CHF84.2 million a year ago. Earnings are forecasted to grow significantly at 22.5% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's average growth rate and reflecting robust future profitability prospects.

SWX:VACN Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
SWX:VACN Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

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