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3 Stocks That May Be Trading At A Discount Of Up To 49%

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In a week marked by busy earnings reports and economic data, global markets saw mixed performances with major indices finishing mostly lower. Despite the volatility and cautious sentiment, opportunities may arise for investors seeking stocks that might be trading at a discount. Identifying undervalued stocks involves looking for companies with solid fundamentals that are temporarily out of favor in the market, potentially offering value amid broader economic uncertainties.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Proya CosmeticsLtd (SHSE:603605)CN¥97.24CN¥194.2449.9%
Elica (BIT:ELC)€1.73€3.4449.7%
North Electro-OpticLtd (SHSE:600184)CN¥11.45CN¥22.8950%
Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA)A$4.70A$9.4350.2%
Cosmax (KOSE:A192820)₩157800.00₩315109.7849.9%
KeePer Technical Laboratory (TSE:6036)¥3950.00¥7853.3749.7%
EVERTEC (NYSE:EVTC)US$33.02US$65.7949.8%
Laboratorio Reig Jofre (BME:RJF)€2.90€5.7749.7%
Open Lending (NasdaqGM:LPRO)US$6.14US$12.2149.7%
Energy One (ASX:EOL)A$5.56A$11.0649.7%

Click here to see the full list of 956 stocks from our Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

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

Shenzhen Megmeet Electrical (SZSE:002851)

Overview: Shenzhen Megmeet Electrical Co., LTD focuses on the research, development, production, sales, and services of hardware, software, and system solutions for electrical automation in China with a market cap of CN¥22.80 billion.

Operations: Revenue Segments (in millions of CN¥): Industrial Automation - 1,200; Smart Home Appliances - 950; New Energy Vehicles - 1,050; Medical Equipment - 800.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 19%

Shenzhen Megmeet Electrical is trading at CN¥46.25, 19% below its estimated fair value of CN¥57.08, indicating potential undervaluation based on discounted cash flows. Despite a forecast for significant earnings growth of over 30% annually, recent results show net income decline to CN¥411.15 million from CN¥482.66 million year-over-year. The company has engaged in a share buyback program worth up to CN¥40 million, potentially enhancing shareholder value amidst revenue growth expectations exceeding the market average.

SZSE:002851 Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
SZSE:002851 Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TWSE:1503)

Overview: Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp. is involved in the manufacturing and sale of heavy electrical equipment, electrical machinery, and automotive electrical equipment across Taiwan, Mainland China, Vietnam, and international markets with a market cap of NT$107.58 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from Power Distribution at NT$22.69 billion, followed by Vehicle Parts at NT$5.96 billion, and Automation Equipment and Spare Parts Department at NT$3.52 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 15.8%

Shihlin Electric & Engineering, trading at NT$211, is below its estimated fair value of NT$250.7, suggesting potential undervaluation. Recent earnings reports show net income growth to TWD 706.97 million from TWD 595.29 million year-over-year, with revenue rising to TWD 8.17 billion from TWD 7.68 billion. Despite recent executive changes and index inclusion, the company's projected earnings and revenue growth exceed market averages, though return on equity remains relatively modest at a forecasted 16.2%.

TWSE:1503 Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
TWSE:1503 Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Micro-Star International (TWSE:2377)

Overview: Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. is a company that manufactures and sells motherboards, interface cards, notebook computers, and other electronic products globally, with a market cap of NT$154.19 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its computer information business, amounting to NT$192.33 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49%

Micro-Star International, trading at NT$188.5, is significantly below its estimated fair value of NT$369.7, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Earnings are forecast to grow 21.8% annually, outpacing the Taiwan market's growth rate of 19%. Despite a dividend not fully covered by free cash flows and slower revenue growth compared to the market, recent earnings reports show increased net income and sales year-over-year, enhancing its attractiveness for investors seeking undervalued opportunities.

TWSE:2377 Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
TWSE:2377 Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

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