3 German Stocks That Might Be Undervalued In September 2024

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As the global markets face renewed fears about economic growth, with significant declines in major indices such as Germany’s DAX, investors are increasingly on the lookout for opportunities that may be undervalued. In this environment, identifying stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value can provide a strategic advantage. A good stock in these conditions often exhibits strong fundamentals, resilience to economic downturns, and potential for long-term growth despite current market volatility.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Germany

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
technotrans (XTRA:TTR1)€16.15€31.1748.2%
init innovation in traffic systems (XTRA:IXX)€35.00€52.6633.5%
Gerresheimer (XTRA:GXI)€103.00€197.1447.8%
Formycon (XTRA:FYB)€49.80€71.9930.8%
SAP (XTRA:SAP)€199.18€287.1130.6%
Verbio (XTRA:VBK)€15.62€30.2648.4%
Schweizer Electronic (XTRA:SCE)€3.88€7.1946.1%
MTU Aero Engines (XTRA:MTX)€275.40€496.1944.5%
elumeo (XTRA:ELB)€2.20€3.9143.8%
Basler (XTRA:BSL)€9.03€14.0535.7%

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Gerresheimer (XTRA:GXI)

Overview: Gerresheimer AG, with a market cap of €3.55 billion, manufactures and sells medicine packaging, drug delivery devices, and solutions in Germany and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Gerresheimer's revenue segments include Plastics & Devices (€1.11 billion), Advanced Technologies (€6.21 million), and Primary Packaging Glass (€892.01 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 47.8%

Gerresheimer AG, trading at €103, is significantly undervalued with an estimated fair value of €197.14. Despite a modest revenue growth forecast of 11% annually, which is higher than the German market average of 5.4%, its earnings are expected to grow substantially at 22.2% per year over the next three years. However, recent earnings reports show slight declines in net income and basic EPS compared to last year, indicating some financial challenges despite strong future growth projections.

XTRA:GXI Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

MTU Aero Engines (XTRA:MTX)

Overview: MTU Aero Engines AG, with a market cap of €14.82 billion, develops, manufactures, markets, and maintains commercial and military aircraft engines as well as aero-derivative industrial gas turbines globally.

Operations: MTU Aero Engines AG generates revenue through its Commercial Maintenance Business (MRO) segment, which contributed €4.45 billion, and its Commercial and Military Engine Business (OEM) segment, which added €1.32 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 44.5%

MTU Aero Engines, trading at €275.4, is significantly undervalued with an estimated fair value of €496.19. The company reported half-year sales of €3.39 billion and net income of €285 million, showing growth from the previous year’s figures. Revenue is projected to grow 12.1% annually, outpacing the German market average of 5.4%. Earnings are forecast to increase by 35.06% per year and MTU is expected to become profitable within three years, highlighting strong future prospects despite current undervaluation based on cash flows.

XTRA:MTX Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

SAP (XTRA:SAP)

Overview: SAP SE, along with its subsidiaries, offers applications, technology, and services globally and has a market cap of approximately €232.08 billion.

Operations: SAP SE's revenue from its Applications, Technology & Services segment is €32.54 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 30.6%

SAP SE, trading at €199.18, is significantly undervalued with an estimated fair value of €287.11. Despite recent executive changes and a shelf registration filing for $60.93 million, SAP's earnings are forecast to grow 37.88% annually over the next three years, outpacing the German market average of 19.8%. Revenue growth is projected at 10% per year, faster than the German market's 5.4%. SAP's strategic moves in cloud ERP and AI integration further bolster its potential for robust cash flows and operational efficiency enhancements.

XTRA:SAP Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

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