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Exploring Undervalued Opportunities On KRX With Discounts Ranging From 23.2% To 49.8%

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The South Korean market has shown robust performance, climbing 2.2% in the last week and achieving an 11% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 30% annually. In this context, identifying undervalued stocks can offer investors potential opportunities for growth and value in a thriving market environment.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In South Korea

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Global Standard Technology (KOSDAQ:A083450)₩18900.00₩32403.0641.7%
Caregen (KOSDAQ:A214370)₩22350.00₩44549.1649.8%
Revu (KOSDAQ:A443250)₩11320.00₩20641.4245.2%
Anapass (KOSDAQ:A123860)₩27950.00₩48827.1642.8%
NEXTIN (KOSDAQ:A348210)₩65100.00₩109720.3840.7%
KidariStudio (KOSE:A020120)₩4180.00₩7294.6642.7%
Genomictree (KOSDAQ:A228760)₩21900.00₩39379.6044.4%
Lutronic (KOSDAQ:A085370)₩36700.00₩63217.9441.9%
Shinsung E&GLtd (KOSE:A011930)₩2015.00₩4012.8349.8%
SK Biopharmaceuticals (KOSE:A326030)₩79900.00₩149728.3146.6%

Click here to see the full list of 38 stocks from our Undervalued KRX Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

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

Caregen (KOSDAQ:A214370)

Overview: Caregen Co., Ltd. is a South Korean biotechnology firm that focuses on the research, development, and commercialization of biomimetic peptides globally, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩1.10 trillion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its personal products segment, totaling ₩74.99 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49.8%

Caregen, with a current price of ₩22,350, is valued significantly below its estimated fair value of ₩44,549.16, suggesting it is highly undervalued based on discounted cash flow analysis. Despite dividends not being well covered by cash flows, the company shows robust fundamentals with earnings expected to grow at 24.3% annually over the next three years—slightly under the South Korean market average but still substantial. Revenue growth projections outpace the market significantly at 20.9% annually. However, its dividend sustainability is questionable given the coverage issues.

KOSDAQ:A214370 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024

VIOL (KOSDAQ:A335890)

Overview: Viol Co., Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing of electrical diagnostics and medical devices, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩675.59 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its medical device segment, totaling approximately ₩35.49 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 25.8%

VIOL, priced at ₩11,700, trades 25.8% below its fair value of ₩15,772.11, indicating significant undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. The company's earnings have surged by 162.2% over the past year and are projected to grow at an annual rate of 30.6%, outpacing the South Korean market forecast of 29.6%. Similarly, revenue growth is expected to exceed the market with a yearly increase of 29.3%. These metrics suggest robust financial health and growth potential despite its current undervaluation.

KOSDAQ:A335890 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024

Doosan Fuel Cell (KOSE:A336260)

Overview: Doosan Fuel Cell Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company specializing in the development and distribution of power generation fuel cells, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩1.35 trillion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the electric equipment segment, totaling approximately ₩0.26 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 23.2%

Doosan Fuel Cell, valued at ₩20,650, is considered undervalued by 23.2%, with a fair value estimated at ₩26,873.53. The company's revenue growth is projected to outperform the South Korean market significantly at 25.1% annually. Despite challenges in covering interest payments with earnings and a forecasted low return on equity of 7.2% in three years, Doosan Fuel Cell is expected to turn profitable within this period, showcasing potential for substantial financial improvement amidst high share price volatility observed over the past three months.

KOSE:A336260 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024

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