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3 German Exchange Stocks Estimated To Be Up To 49.6% Below Intrinsic Value

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The German market has recently faced declines, with the DAX dropping 3.20% amid renewed fears about global economic growth. Despite this downturn, opportunities still exist for discerning investors who can identify undervalued stocks. In the current climate, a good stock is one that demonstrates strong fundamentals and resilience against broader market volatility. Here are three German exchange stocks estimated to be up to 49.6% below their intrinsic value, presenting potential opportunities for those looking to invest wisely in uncertain times.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Germany

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
technotrans (XTRA:TTR1)€16.65€31.3846.9%
MBB (XTRA:MBB)€98.80€196.0849.6%
Gerresheimer (XTRA:GXI)€102.90€201.9049%
ecotel communication ag (XTRA:E4C)€12.35€21.9543.7%
Verbio (XTRA:VBK)€15.65€30.4048.5%
Schweizer Electronic (XTRA:SCE)€4.12€7.4344.6%
MTU Aero Engines (XTRA:MTX)€267.50€497.8046.3%
elumeo (XTRA:ELB)€2.20€3.9243.9%
LPKF Laser & Electronics (XTRA:LPK)€8.02€12.5336%
Basler (XTRA:BSL)€9.35€14.1634%

Click here to see the full list of 22 stocks from our Undervalued German Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

MBB (XTRA:MBB)

Overview: MBB SE, with a market cap of €564.78 million, acquires and manages medium-sized companies in the technology and engineering sectors both in Germany and internationally.

Operations: MBB SE generates revenue from three primary segments: Consumer Goods (€92.53 million), Technical Applications (€386.64 million), and Service & Infrastructure (€515.75 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49.6%

MBB SE (€98.8) appears significantly undervalued, trading at 49.6% below its estimated fair value (€196.08). Recent earnings reports show strong performance with net income rising to €7.47 million in Q2 2024 from €1.77 million a year ago and revenue increasing to €266.77 million from €233.61 million in the same period. The company has also completed a substantial share buyback and is actively seeking acquisitions, suggesting potential for future growth and improved cash flows.

XTRA:MBB Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
XTRA:MBB Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (XTRA:PBB)

Overview: Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG provides commercial real estate and public investment finance in Europe and the United States, with a market cap of €774.58 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include €223 million from Real Estate Finance (REF) and €103 million from Non-Core (NC).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 17%

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (€5.76) is trading at a 17% discount to its estimated fair value (€6.94). Despite reporting a drop in net income to €40 million for H1 2024 from €69 million a year ago, earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 40.2% per year, outpacing the German market's 19.9%. However, the company faces challenges with high bad loans (4.1%) and lower profit margins (11%) compared to last year's 31.1%.

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

Verbio (XTRA:VBK)

Overview: Verbio SE produces and supplies fuels and finished products in Germany and the rest of Europe, with a market cap of approximately €996 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Biodiesel (€1.06 billion) and Bioethanol (including Biomethane) (€704.92 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 48.5%

Verbio SE (€15.65) is trading at a 48.5% discount to its estimated fair value (€30.4). Despite recent volatility, the company’s earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 58% per year, well above the German market's 19.9%. However, profit margins have declined from 11.4% last year to 1.1%. Revenue is expected to grow at a steady rate of 6.3% annually, outpacing the broader market's growth of 5.4%.

XTRA:VBK Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
XTRA:VBK Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

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