July 2024 Insights Into Stocks On Indian Exchange That May Be Underpriced

The Indian stock market has experienced a significant upswing over the past year, with a 43% increase, despite a recent 1.3% drop in the last seven days. In this context of promising annual earnings growth forecasted at 16%, identifying stocks that may be undervalued could present valuable opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on current market conditions.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In India

Name	Current Price	Fair Value (Est)	Discount (Est)
HEG (NSEI:HEG)	₹2053.00	₹3293.23	37.7%
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (BSE:524164)	₹402.60	₹636.71	36.8%
Updater Services (NSEI:UDS)	₹311.95	₹538.27	42%
Vedanta (NSEI:VEDL)	₹448.75	₹720.61	37.7%
Rajesh Exports (NSEI:RAJESHEXPO)	₹297.65	₹506.55	41.2%
Mahindra Logistics (NSEI:MAHLOG)	₹526.50	₹904.01	41.8%
Strides Pharma Science (NSEI:STAR)	₹951.35	₹1664.05	42.8%
Delhivery (NSEI:DELHIVERY)	₹378.30	₹740.39	48.9%
Godrej Properties (NSEI:GODREJPROP)	₹3242.10	₹5591.61	42%
PVR INOX (NSEI:PVRINOX)	₹1429.65	₹2551.28	44%

Click here to see the full list of 19 stocks from our Undervalued Indian Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

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

HEG (NSEI:HEG)

Overview: HEG Limited is a company that specializes in manufacturing and selling graphite electrodes both domestically in India and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ₹79.24 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of graphite and other carbon products, amounting to ₹23.61 billion, and from its power segment, which contributes ₹0.34 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 37.7%

HEG Limited, priced at ₹2053, is trading significantly below its estimated fair value of ₹3293.23, indicating strong undervaluation based on discounted cash flows. Despite a decline in profit margins from 21.6% to 13% over the past year and an unstable dividend track record, HEG's revenue and earnings growth are robust. Revenue is expected to grow by 22.3% annually, outpacing the Indian market's 9.4%, with earnings projected to increase by 42.58% per year, also well above market averages.

• Upon reviewing our latest growth report, HEG's projected financial performance appears quite optimistic.
• Navigate through the intricacies of HEG with our comprehensive financial health report here.

Vedanta (NSEI:VEDL)

Overview: Vedanta Limited is a diversified natural resources company involved in the exploration, extraction, and processing of minerals and oil and gas, operating across India, Europe, China, the United States, Mexico, and other international locations with a market capitalization of approximately ₹1.75 trillion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from Aluminium (₹48.37 billion), Zinc - India (₹27.93 billion), Copper (₹19.73 billion), Oil and Gas (₹17.84 billion), Power (₹6.15 billion), Iron Ore (₹9.07 billion), and Zinc - International (₹3.56 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 37.7%

Vedanta Limited, trading at ₹448.75, is considered undervalued based on its discounted cash flow valuation of ₹720.61, reflecting a potential underpricing of 37.7%. Despite this, the company faces challenges with a high debt level and lower profit margins year-over-year—3% compared to last year's 7.2%. Recent strategic movements include a substantial INR 85 billion equity offering and active participation in acquiring distressed power assets, signaling growth intentions but also adding complexity to its financial landscape amidst regulatory challenges.

• Insights from our recent growth report point to a promising forecast for Vedanta's business outlook.
• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Vedanta.

VRL Logistics (NSEI:VRLLOG)

Overview: VRL Logistics Limited is a logistics and transport company in India with a market capitalization of approximately ₹49.01 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily through goods transport, amounting to approximately ₹29.02 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 20.9%

VRL Logistics, with a current trading price of ₹560.35, appears undervalued against a fair value estimate of ₹708.04, marking significant potential upside. Despite recent earnings showing a decline—net income dropped to INR 888.51 million from INR 3,232.01 million year-over-year—the company's revenue growth is expected to outpace the Indian market at 12.1% annually compared to 9.4%. However, profit margins have decreased to 3.1% from last year's 6.3%, reflecting some operational challenges amidst its growth trajectory.

• Our earnings growth report unveils the potential for significant increases in VRL Logistics' future results.
• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in VRL Logistics' balance sheet health report.

Summing It All Up

• Dive into all 19 of the Undervalued Indian Stocks Based On Cash Flows we have identified here.
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