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European Stocks That May Be Trading Below Their Estimated Value

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As European markets experience an upswing, buoyed by improved sentiment following the de-escalation of trade tensions between the U.S. and China, investors are increasingly on the lookout for opportunities that may be trading below their estimated value. In this context, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and potential for growth can be particularly appealing as they may offer attractive investment prospects amidst a recovering economic landscape.

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Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Europe

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Lectra (ENXTPA:LSS)€24.10€47.4749.2%
Absolent Air Care Group (OM:ABSO)SEK218.00SEK417.9947.8%
Vestas Wind Systems (CPSE:VWS)DKK110.30DKK215.0748.7%
Arcure (ENXTPA:ALCUR)€4.765€9.2048.2%
Claranova (ENXTPA:CLA)€2.84€5.4848.2%
MilDef Group (OM:MILDEF)SEK229.00SEK437.5247.7%
illimity Bank (BIT:ILTY)€3.684€7.2849.4%
3U Holding (XTRA:UUU)€1.59€3.1249.1%
Expert.ai (BIT:EXAI)€1.332€2.5948.5%
HBX Group International (BME:HBX)€10.26€19.6847.9%

Click here to see the full list of 174 stocks from our Undervalued European Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

RENK Group (DB:R3NK)

Overview: RENK Group AG specializes in the design, engineering, production, testing, and servicing of customized drive systems both in Germany and internationally, with a market cap of €6.03 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments comprise €126.77 million from Slide Bearings, €324.40 million from Marine & Industry, and €736.77 million from Vehicle Mobility Solutions.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 27.1%

RENK Group is trading at €60.28, significantly below its estimated fair value of €82.73, making it undervalued based on cash flows. The company reported strong earnings growth of 80.3% over the past year and is expected to continue with a projected annual profit growth of 29.1%, outpacing the German market average. Despite high debt levels and recent share price volatility, RENK's robust financial performance underscores its potential as an undervalued investment opportunity in Europe.

DB:R3NK Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025
DB:R3NK Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025

Exosens (ENXTPA:EXENS)

Overview: Exosens develops, manufactures, and sells electro-optical technologies for amplification, detection, and imaging across various regions including France, Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania, Africa and internationally with a market cap of €1.97 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its amplification segment, contributing €280.20 million, and its detection and imaging segment, adding €117.50 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 22.7%

Exosens is trading at €38.8, below its estimated fair value of €50.2, highlighting its undervaluation based on cash flows. The company reported a significant earnings increase to €30.7 million in 2024 from the previous year and anticipates continued robust profit growth of 25.3% annually, surpassing the French market average. Despite recent share price volatility and moderate revenue growth forecasts, Exosens' strategic expansions and strong market position bolster its investment appeal in Europe.

ENXTPA:EXENS Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025
ENXTPA:EXENS Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025

Hensoldt (XTRA:HAG)

Overview: Hensoldt AG, along with its subsidiaries, offers sensor solutions for defense and security applications globally and has a market cap of €8.44 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from its Sensors segment, which accounts for €1.96 billion, followed by the Optronics segment at €363 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 12%

Hensoldt is trading at €73.1, below its estimated fair value of €83.09, indicating undervaluation based on cash flows. The company reported a net loss of €30 million for Q1 2025 despite increased sales to €395 million from the previous year. Forecasted annual earnings growth of 28.3% surpasses the German market average, yet interest payments remain poorly covered by earnings. Hensoldt's revenue and profit growth projections suggest potential for improved financial performance amidst recent volatility.

XTRA:HAG Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025
XTRA:HAG Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025

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