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November 2024's Stocks Estimated To Be Trading Below Their Intrinsic Value

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As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by mixed earnings reports and economic uncertainties, investors are keenly observing the shifts in major indices, with value stocks outperforming growth shares amid cautious corporate forecasts. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value becomes crucial for those looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Provident Financial Services (NYSE:PFS)US$18.85US$37.4849.7%
Proya CosmeticsLtd (SHSE:603605)CN¥97.24CN¥194.4750%
Arteche Lantegi Elkartea (BME:ART)€6.10€12.2050%
Elica (BIT:ELC)€1.725€3.4449.8%
Beyout Investment Group Holding Company - K.S.C. (Holding) (KWSE:BEYOUT)KWD0.395KWD0.7950%
Bangkok Genomics Innovation (SET:BKGI)THB2.68THB5.3549.9%
BayCurrent Consulting (TSE:6532)¥4902.00¥9762.9349.8%
Redcentric (AIM:RCN)£1.20£2.3949.8%
Beijing LeiKe Defense Technology (SZSE:002413)CN¥4.72CN¥9.3949.8%
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:ALNY)US$273.91US$546.1449.8%

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Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Fincantieri (BIT:FCT)

Overview: Fincantieri S.p.A. is a global player in the shipbuilding industry with a market cap of €1.69 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from Shipbuilding (€5.92 billion), Offshore and Specialized Vessels (€1.17 billion), and Equipment, Systems and Infrastructure (€1.21 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 28.1%

Fincantieri is trading at €5.25, notably below its estimated fair value of €7.3, making it highly undervalued based on discounted cash flow analysis by more than 20%. Despite past shareholder dilution and a forecasted low return on equity of 16.5% in three years, the company is expected to become profitable with earnings growth projected at 77.75% annually, surpassing average market growth and outperforming the Italian market's revenue growth rate.

BIT:FCT Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
BIT:FCT Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

PDS (NSEI:PDSL)

Overview: PDS Limited, along with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of various readymade garments and other consumer products globally, with a market cap of ₹79.43 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from Sourcing, which accounts for ₹113.53 billion, and Manufacturing, contributing ₹7.49 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 41.8%

PDS Limited is trading at ₹563.6, significantly below its estimated fair value of ₹968.45, indicating it is undervalued based on discounted cash flow analysis by over 20%. Despite a decrease in profit margins from 2.2% to 1.3%, the company forecasts strong earnings growth of 42.8% per year, outpacing the Indian market's average growth rate of 18.1%. However, its dividend yield remains low and not well covered by free cash flows.

NSEI:PDSL Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NSEI:PDSL Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Sweco (OM:SWEC B)

Overview: Sweco AB (publ) is a global provider of architecture and engineering consultancy services, with a market cap of SEK63.52 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Sweco Sweden with SEK8.88 billion, Sweco Belgium at SEK3.99 billion, Sweco Norway totaling SEK3.48 billion, Sweco Finland at SEK3.62 billion, Sweco Denmark with SEK3.38 billion, Sweco Netherlands at SEK3.28 billion, and Sweco UK contributing SEK1.48 billion; additionally, the German & Central European segment generates SEK2.78 billion in revenue.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 32.6%

Sweco AB is trading at SEK 176.5, considerably below its fair value estimate of SEK 261.96, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. The company's earnings grew to SEK 376 million in Q3 2024 from SEK 268 million a year earlier, with sales reaching SEK 6.78 billion. Earnings are forecast to grow faster than the Swedish market at an annual rate of 16.8%. However, Sweco's dividend track record remains unstable despite strong financial performance indicators.

OM:SWEC B Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
OM:SWEC B Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

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