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3 Indian Exchange Stocks Estimated To Be Undervalued By 20.5% To 48%

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In the last week, the Indian market has been flat, but over the past 12 months, it has risen by an impressive 43%, with earnings expected to grow by 17% per annum over the next few years. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks can be crucial for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth opportunities.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In India

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSEI:EKC)₹185.05₹306.0939.5%
Krsnaa Diagnostics (NSEI:KRSNAA)₹729.35₹1165.3337.4%
Prataap Snacks (NSEI:DIAMONDYD)₹821.40₹1509.7945.6%
Apollo Pipes (BSE:531761)₹658.00₹1152.4642.9%
RITES (NSEI:RITES)₹650.40₹1036.7537.3%
Venus Pipes and Tubes (NSEI:VENUSPIPES)₹2305.35₹4431.7648%
Updater Services (NSEI:UDS)₹366.45₹620.1540.9%
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (BSE:524164)₹461.75₹762.3239.4%
Patel Engineering (BSE:531120)₹58.23₹93.7937.9%
Artemis Medicare Services (NSEI:ARTEMISMED)₹269.90₹445.1539.4%

Click here to see the full list of 29 stocks from our Undervalued Indian Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Kalpataru Projects International (NSEI:KPIL)

Overview: Kalpataru Projects International Limited offers engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services across power transmission and distribution, buildings and factories, water, railways, oil and gas, and urban infrastructure sectors in India and internationally with a market cap of ₹227.43 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include ₹194.92 billion from Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services and ₹2.81 billion from Development Projects.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 20.5%

Kalpataru Projects International appears undervalued based on cash flows, trading at ₹1400.05, below its estimated fair value of ₹1761.24. Despite recent GST-related enforcement actions demanding significant tax and penalties, the company maintains a strong defense and plans to appeal. Revenue is forecasted to grow faster than the Indian market at 13% per year, while earnings are expected to rise significantly by 29% annually over the next three years.

NSEI:KPIL Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
NSEI:KPIL Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

Piramal Pharma (NSEI:PPLPHARMA)

Overview: Piramal Pharma Limited operates as a pharmaceutical company in North America, Europe, Japan, India, and internationally with a market cap of ₹282.42 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its pharmaceutical segment, which generated ₹83.73 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 26.4%

Piramal Pharma is trading at ₹213.03, significantly below its fair value estimate of ₹289.56, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite recent regulatory penalties and a net loss of INR 886.4 million in Q1 2024, the company's revenue grew to INR 19,706.8 million from INR 17,871.6 million year-on-year. Forecasts suggest substantial earnings growth of over 73% annually for the next three years, outpacing the Indian market's average growth rate.

NSEI:PPLPHARMA Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
NSEI:PPLPHARMA Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

Venus Pipes and Tubes (NSEI:VENUSPIPES)

Overview: Venus Pipes and Tubes Limited manufactures and sells stainless-steel pipes and tubes worldwide, with a market cap of ₹46.95 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from the manufacturing and trading of pipes, tubes, and steel, amounting to ₹8.63 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 48%

Venus Pipes and Tubes, trading at ₹2305.35, is significantly undervalued with a fair value estimate of ₹4431.76. Recent earnings showed strong performance, with Q1 2024 net income rising to INR 275.56 million from INR 174.06 million year-on-year. Revenue forecasts are robust at 23% annually, outpacing the Indian market's average growth rate of 10%. The company's earnings are expected to grow by more than 29% per year over the next three years.

NSEI:VENUSPIPES Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
NSEI:VENUSPIPES Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

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