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3 German Stocks Estimated To Be Trading Below Fair Value By 42.8%

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The German market has recently experienced significant volatility, with the DAX index tumbling 4.11% amid global economic concerns and weak U.S. data that have sparked worries about growth. Despite these challenges, opportunities exist for discerning investors to identify stocks trading below their intrinsic value. In such an environment, a good stock is often characterized by strong fundamentals and resilience in the face of economic headwinds. This article will explore three German stocks currently estimated to be trading below fair value by 42.8%, presenting potential opportunities for value-focused investors.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Germany

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Kontron (XTRA:SANT)€17.60€34.1048.4%
Allgeier (XTRA:AEIN)€16.40€29.1943.8%
M1 Kliniken (XTRA:M12)€13.55€23.6942.8%
ecotel communication ag (XTRA:E4C)€12.75€22.2542.7%
Verbio (XTRA:VBK)€15.13€29.2848.3%
RENK Group (DB:R3NK)€25.05€40.4338%
R. STAHL (XTRA:RSL2)€17.70€33.0646.5%
MTU Aero Engines (XTRA:MTX)€256.90€451.5643.1%
Vectron Systems (XTRA:V3S)€10.65€17.7139.9%
Basler (XTRA:BSL)€9.08€16.3644.5%

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Basler (XTRA:BSL)

Overview: Basler Aktiengesellschaft develops, manufactures, and sells digital cameras for professional users in Germany and internationally, with a market cap of €279.09 million.

Operations: Revenue Segments (in millions of €): Camera: €190.30

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 44.5%

Basler Aktiengesellschaft appears undervalued based on cash flows, trading at €9.08, significantly below its estimated fair value of €16.36. Despite a net loss of €3.9 million in Q1 2024, revenue is forecast to grow at 13.2% annually over the next three years, outpacing the German market's growth rate of 5.5%. The company is expected to become profitable within this period with an annual profit growth rate of 84%, though return on equity remains low at an estimated 9.2%.

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

M1 Kliniken (XTRA:M12)

Overview: M1 Kliniken AG, with a market cap of €248.17 million, offers aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery services across Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Croatia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and Australia.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Trade (€245.49 million) and Beauty (€70.83 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 42.8%

M1 Kliniken is trading at €13.55, significantly below its estimated fair value of €23.69, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Earnings grew by 138% last year and are expected to grow 24.4% annually over the next three years, outpacing the German market's growth rate of 20%. Despite this, the dividend yield of 3.69% is not well covered by earnings or free cash flows, and share price volatility remains high.

XTRA:M12 Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
XTRA:M12 Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

Kontron (XTRA:SANT)

Overview: Kontron AG, with a market cap of €1.08 billion, provides internet of things (IoT) solutions in Austria and internationally.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are Europe (€971.03 million), Global (€269.17 million), and Software + Solutions (€306.81 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 48.4%

Kontron is trading at €17.6, significantly below its estimated fair value of €34.1, suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Earnings are forecast to grow 21.1% per year over the next three years, outpacing the German market's 20%. Recent strategic partnerships and product releases bolster its position in the IoT and embedded computing sectors. However, despite strong revenue growth projections (12.9% annually), its Return on Equity is expected to remain low at 17.2%.

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

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