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3 Promising Value Stocks Estimated To Be Up To 44.3% Below Intrinsic Value

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In a week marked by busy earnings reports and mixed economic signals, global markets experienced volatility with major indexes mostly finishing lower. As growth stocks lagged behind value shares, investors are increasingly turning their attention to undervalued stocks that may represent compelling opportunities in the current market environment. Identifying promising value stocks involves assessing those trading below their intrinsic value, especially in times when cautious earnings reports and economic uncertainties dominate headlines.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
First National (NasdaqCM:FXNC)US$22.50US$44.8349.8%
Harmony Gold Mining (JSE:HAR)ZAR180.36ZAR359.5449.8%
Lindab International (OM:LIAB)SEK226.80SEK450.9149.7%
West Bancorporation (NasdaqGS:WTBA)US$23.49US$46.7949.8%
Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:LGND)US$129.90US$258.6749.8%
Redcentric (AIM:RCN)£1.1775£2.3550%
DoubleVerify Holdings (NYSE:DV)US$19.72US$39.4049.9%
Laboratorio Reig Jofre (BME:RJF)€2.89€5.7449.6%
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:ALNY)US$272.22US$544.4050%
Fine Foods & Pharmaceuticals N.T.M (BIT:FF)€8.24€16.3849.7%

Click here to see the full list of 922 stocks from our Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Outokumpu Oyj (HLSE:OUT1V)

Overview: Outokumpu Oyj is a company that produces and sells various stainless steel products across Finland, other European countries, North America, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally, with a market cap of €1.46 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include €1.72 billion from the Americas, €491 million from Ferrochrome, and €4.21 billion from Europe (excluding Ferrochrome).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 42%

Outokumpu Oyj is trading at €3.46, significantly below its estimated fair value of €5.96, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite recent executive changes and a challenging earnings history with a net loss for the nine months ending September 2024, the company is expected to become profitable in the next three years with forecasted earnings growth of 95.83% annually. However, its dividend yield of 7.53% isn't well covered by earnings or free cash flow.

HLSE:OUT1V Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
HLSE:OUT1V Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

GemPharmatech (SHSE:688046)

Overview: GemPharmatech Co., Ltd. is a contract research organization offering genetically engineered mouse models and preclinical research services globally, with a market cap of approximately CN¥5.83 billion.

Operations: GemPharmatech generates revenue through its provision of genetically engineered mouse models and preclinical research services to the global scientific community.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 44.3%

GemPharmatech is trading at CN¥14.28, significantly below its estimated fair value of CN¥25.64, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a volatile share price and a decline in net income for the nine months ending September 2024, the company is implementing a buyback program worth up to CNY 40 million to enhance employee incentives. Forecasts indicate robust annual earnings growth of over 20%, with revenue expected to outpace market growth at 21.7% annually.

SHSE:688046 Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
SHSE:688046 Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

THK (TSE:6481)

Overview: THK Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells mechanical components globally, with a market cap of ¥324.43 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are as follows: Japan contributes ¥162.26 billion, the Americas ¥94.66 billion, Europe ¥71.28 billion, China ¥60.45 billion, and other regions ¥20.52 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34%

THK Co., Ltd. is trading at ¥2,646, well below its estimated fair value of ¥4,006.89, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a forecasted low return on equity of 7.1% in three years and slower revenue growth at 5.9% per year compared to industry benchmarks, earnings are expected to grow significantly by 20.89% annually, surpassing the Japanese market's growth rate of 8.9%. Recent executive changes may influence strategic execution positively or negatively.

TSE:6481 Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
TSE:6481 Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

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