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MTU Aero Engines And 2 Other Stocks On The German Exchange Possibly Priced Below Intrinsic Value Estimates

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As the European Central Bank's recent interest rate cuts have fueled expectations for further monetary easing, Germany's DAX index has shown resilience with a 1.46% gain. In this environment of potentially shifting economic policies, identifying stocks that may be priced below their intrinsic value can offer investors opportunities to capitalize on market inefficiencies.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Germany

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
technotrans (XTRA:TTR1)€16.25€30.8047.2%
init innovation in traffic systems (XTRA:IXX)€37.00€52.1729.1%
2G Energy (XTRA:2GB)€22.65€41.2045%
Formycon (XTRA:FYB)€51.60€81.6836.8%
CeoTronics (DB:CEK)€5.55€10.0744.9%
Schweizer Electronic (XTRA:SCE)€3.76€7.1947.7%
Your Family Entertainment (DB:RTV)€2.50€4.2140.6%
LPKF Laser & Electronics (XTRA:LPK)€9.06€12.4227%
Basler (XTRA:BSL)€6.20€12.0048.3%
MTU Aero Engines (XTRA:MTX)€310.50€563.6444.9%

Click here to see the full list of 19 stocks from our Undervalued German Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

MTU Aero Engines (XTRA:MTX)

Overview: MTU Aero Engines AG develops, manufactures, markets, and maintains commercial and military aircraft engines and aero-derivative industrial gas turbines globally, with a market cap of €16.71 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Commercial Maintenance Business (MRO), contributing €4.45 billion, and the Commercial and Military Engine Business (OEM), which accounts for €1.32 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 44.9%

MTU Aero Engines is trading significantly below its estimated fair value of €563.64, with a current price of €310.5, highlighting its potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company's revenue growth forecast of 11.9% annually surpasses the German market average, and earnings are expected to grow by 34.31% per year, becoming profitable within three years. Recent financial activities include a €745.88 million fixed-income offering at a 3.875% coupon rate due in 2031.

XTRA:MTX Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
XTRA:MTX Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (XTRA:PBB)

Overview: Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG offers commercial real estate and public investment finance services across Europe and the United States, with a market cap of €722.13 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from Real Estate Finance (€223 million) and Non-Core activities (€103 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 25.7%

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank is trading at €5.37, below its estimated fair value of €7.22, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a high level of bad loans (4.1%) and a significant drop in net income to €40 million for the first half of 2024, earnings are projected to grow significantly at 38.6% annually over the next three years, outpacing the German market's growth rate and highlighting potential long-term value despite current challenges.

XTRA:PBB Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
XTRA:PBB Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

Schaeffler (XTRA:SHA0)

Overview: Schaeffler AG, along with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells components and systems for industrial applications across Europe, the Americas, China, and the Asia Pacific region with a market cap of approximately €4.74 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from three segments: Automotive Technologies (€9.80 billion), Vehicle Lifetime Solutions (€2.43 billion), and Bearings & Industrial Solutions (€4.10 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 16.6%

Schaeffler is trading at €5.02, below its fair value estimate of €6.02, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a decline in profit margins and net income for recent quarters, earnings are expected to grow significantly at 38% annually over the next three years, surpassing the German market's growth rate. However, interest payments remain poorly covered by earnings, which could pose financial challenges despite promising revenue forecasts.

XTRA:SHA0 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
XTRA:SHA0 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

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