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Three Indian Stocks Possibly Undervalued By Market Estimates In October 2024

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Over the last 7 days, the Indian market has experienced a 4.2% decline, yet it remains up by an impressive 40% over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 18% annually. In such a fluctuating environment, identifying potentially undervalued stocks can be crucial for investors seeking opportunities that align with long-term growth prospects and current market dynamics.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In India

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSEI:EKC)₹179.67₹311.0042.2%
Sudarshan Chemical Industries (BSE:506655)₹976.35₹1833.6146.8%
Titagarh Rail Systems (NSEI:TITAGARH)₹1166.30₹2150.5945.8%
RITES (NSEI:RITES)₹290.65₹518.1343.9%
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (BSE:524164)₹388.45₹762.3249%
Vedanta (NSEI:VEDL)₹469.05₹902.5048%
Patel Engineering (BSE:531120)₹49.47₹90.2345.2%
IRB Infrastructure Developers (NSEI:IRB)₹52.56₹89.5741.3%
Tarsons Products (NSEI:TARSONS)₹400.60₹707.2643.4%
Strides Pharma Science (NSEI:STAR)₹1535.10₹2704.3043.2%

Click here to see the full list of 28 stocks from our Undervalued Indian Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Orchid Pharma (NSEI:ORCHPHARMA)

Overview: Orchid Pharma Limited is a pharmaceutical company involved in the development, manufacture, and marketing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, bulk actives, finished dosage formulations, and nutraceuticals in India with a market cap of ₹67.14 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its pharmaceuticals segment, which generated ₹8.81 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 38.2%

Orchid Pharma is trading at ₹1,323.80, significantly below its estimated fair value of ₹2,142.32, suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows. The company's earnings and revenue are forecast to grow substantially faster than the Indian market, with earnings expected to rise by 43.67% annually over the next three years. Despite a recent GST audit resulting in a tax liability order, Orchid's strong growth prospects and index inclusion highlight its potential value proposition.

NSEI:ORCHPHARMA Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
NSEI:ORCHPHARMA Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

Pearl Global Industries (NSEI:PGIL)

Overview: Pearl Global Industries Limited, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and exports readymade garments both in India and internationally, with a market cap of ₹42.06 billion.

Operations: Revenue Segments (in millions of ₹): The company generates revenue through the manufacturing and export of readymade garments.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 18.3%

Pearl Global Industries is trading at ₹917.15, which is 18.3% below its estimated fair value of ₹1,122.55, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company's earnings are forecast to grow significantly by 26.6% annually over the next three years, outpacing the Indian market's growth rate of 17.5%. Recent operational challenges in Bangladesh have been resolved, and inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index underscores its strategic positioning and growth prospects.

NSEI:PGIL Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
NSEI:PGIL Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

Titagarh Rail Systems (NSEI:TITAGARH)

Overview: Titagarh Rail Systems Limited manufactures and sells freight and passenger rail systems in India and internationally, with a market cap of ₹157.07 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from two main segments: Passenger Rail Systems, contributing ₹3.32 billion, and Freight Rail Systems (including shipbuilding, bridges, and defense), accounting for ₹35.14 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 45.8%

Titagarh Rail Systems, trading at ₹1,166.30 and significantly below its estimated fair value of ₹2,150.59, presents a potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Earnings are expected to grow robustly by 30.1% annually over the next three years, surpassing market growth rates. Recent developments include a revised wagon order with Indian Railways worth ₹71 billion, which aligns capacity with demand and mitigates potential penalties from undelivered orders.

NSEI:TITAGARH Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
NSEI:TITAGARH Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

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