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ConvaTec Group And 2 Other UK Stocks That May Be Priced Below Their Estimated Value

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As the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index experiences fluctuations influenced by weak trade data from China, investors are closely examining opportunities within the market. In such a climate, identifying undervalued stocks can be crucial for those looking to capitalize on potential growth, especially when broader economic indicators suggest volatility.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United Kingdom

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Gaming Realms (AIM:GMR)£0.383£0.7347.6%
Victorian Plumbing Group (AIM:VIC)£1.12£2.0745.9%
Barratt Redrow (LSE:BTRW)£4.029£7.3945.4%
On the Beach Group (LSE:OTB)£1.542£2.9848.3%
Informa (LSE:INF)£8.27£15.3146%
Calnex Solutions (AIM:CLX)£0.605£1.1145.3%
Foxtons Group (LSE:FOXT)£0.524£1.0248.7%
Redcentric (AIM:RCN)£1.1725£2.2648.2%
Auction Technology Group (LSE:ATG)£4.47£8.4747.2%
Genel Energy (LSE:GENL)£0.801£1.5347.7%

Click here to see the full list of 47 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

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

ConvaTec Group (LSE:CTEC)

Overview: ConvaTec Group PLC develops, manufactures, and sells medical products, services, and technologies across Europe, North America, and internationally with a market cap of £5.25 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily stems from its development, manufacture, and sale of medical products and technologies, generating $2.20 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 39%

ConvaTec Group is trading at £2.56, significantly below its estimated fair value of £4.20, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a high debt level, earnings are expected to grow significantly at 20.86% annually over the next three years, outpacing the UK market's growth rate of 14.6%. Recent earnings grew by 117.9%, and revenue is forecast to increase by 5.8% per year, surpassing the UK market's average growth rate of 3.6%.

LSE:CTEC Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Sage Group (LSE:SGE)

Overview: The Sage Group plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers technology solutions and services to small and medium businesses across the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and internationally, with a market cap of approximately £10.65 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include £595 million from Europe, £1.01 billion from North America, and £488 million from the United Kingdom & Ireland.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 15.9%

Sage Group, trading at £10.69, is below its estimated fair value of £12.71, suggesting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15.1% annually, surpassing the UK market's growth rate of 14.6%. Despite a high debt level, Sage's recent partnership with Artis Trade Systems enhances its AI capabilities and broadens its partner ecosystem reach, potentially driving operational efficiency and new revenue streams for clients in secured finance and other sectors.

LSE:SGE Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Smith & Nephew (LSE:SN.)

Overview: Smith & Nephew plc develops, manufactures, markets, and sells medical devices and services globally, with a market cap of approximately £8.30 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three primary segments: Orthopaedics ($2.26 billion), Sports Medicine & ENT ($1.77 billion), and Advanced Wound Management (AWM) ($1.61 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 41%

Smith & Nephew, trading at £9.51, is significantly undervalued based on cash flows with a fair value estimate of £16.13. Earnings are projected to grow 22.5% annually, outpacing the UK market's growth rate of 14.6%. Despite high debt and a dividend not well covered by earnings or cash flows, recent advancements like the JointVue partnership enhance its surgical technology offerings, potentially improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency in robotic-assisted knee surgeries.

LSE:SN. Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Summing It All Up

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