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MTU Aero Engines And 2 Other German Stocks Estimated To Be Trading Below Fair Value

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In the midst of mixed signals from global markets, Germany's DAX Index has shown resilience with a modest gain of 0.35%. As economic indicators suggest both strengths and weaknesses within the Eurozone, investors are increasingly on the lookout for undervalued opportunities that may offer long-term value. Identifying stocks trading below their fair value can be particularly rewarding in volatile market conditions. In this article, we will explore MTU Aero Engines and two other German stocks that are estimated to be trading below their intrinsic worth.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Germany

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Bertrandt (XTRA:BDT)€23.80€42.5244%
Gerresheimer (XTRA:GXI)€96.60€191.2249.5%
M1 Kliniken (XTRA:M12)€14.20€23.6940.1%
ecotel communication ag (XTRA:E4C)€13.20€22.2540.7%
Verbio (XTRA:VBK)€16.32€29.3144.3%
RENK Group (DB:R3NK)€24.755€43.2842.8%
MTU Aero Engines (XTRA:MTX)€262.40€493.9446.9%
Dr. Hönle (XTRA:HNL)€16.95€29.0541.7%
LPKF Laser & Electronics (XTRA:LPK)€8.27€12.4533.6%
Vectron Systems (XTRA:V3S)€11.05€17.6137.3%

Click here to see the full list of 17 stocks from our Undervalued German Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

MTU Aero Engines (XTRA:MTX)

Overview: MTU Aero Engines AG, with a market cap of €14.12 billion, develops, manufactures, markets, and maintains commercial and military aircraft engines as well as aero-derivative industrial gas turbines globally.

Operations: MTU Aero Engines generates revenue primarily from its Commercial Maintenance Business (MRO) at €4.45 billion and its Commercial and Military Engine Business (OEM) at €1.32 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 46.9%

MTU Aero Engines is trading at €262.4, significantly below its estimated fair value of €493.94, suggesting it is undervalued based on cash flows. The company's earnings are forecast to grow 34.15% annually, with revenue growth expected at 12.2% per year, outpacing the German market's 5.2%. Recent half-year results show sales increased to €3.39 billion from €3.09 billion and net income rose to €285 million from €255 million year-over-year, reflecting strong financial performance and potential for future profitability above market averages.

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

SAP (XTRA:SAP)

Overview: SAP SE, along with its subsidiaries, offers applications, technology, and services globally and has a market cap of approximately €223.46 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Applications, Technology & Services, generating €32.54 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 33.4%

SAP is trading at €191.58, well below its estimated fair value of €287.85, indicating it is undervalued based on cash flows. The company's earnings are forecast to grow 37.88% annually, significantly outpacing the German market's 19.2%. Recent client wins like Xerox and Kyndryl adopting SAP solutions highlight strong demand for its cloud offerings, despite a dip in net income to €918 million from €2.98 billion year-over-year due to large one-off items impacting results.

XTRA:SAP Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
XTRA:SAP Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 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 €1.04 billion.

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

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 44.3%

Verbio SE, trading at €16.32, is significantly undervalued compared to its estimated fair value of €29.31. Despite recent earnings showing a net loss of €11.16 million for Q3 and a decline in nine-month sales to €1.33 billion from €1.53 billion year-over-year, the company’s earnings are forecast to grow 68.73% annually over the next three years, outpacing the German market's growth rate of 19.2%.

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

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