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3 KRX Stocks Estimated To Be Trading Up To 45.6% Below Intrinsic Value

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The South Korean market has shown resilience, remaining flat over the last week while achieving an 8.7% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 29% annually. In this environment, identifying stocks trading below their intrinsic value can offer potential opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on future growth prospects.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In South Korea

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
T'Way Air (KOSE:A091810)₩2910.00₩5473.1746.8%
PharmaResearch (KOSDAQ:A214450)₩230500.00₩423861.6345.6%
Cosmecca Korea (KOSDAQ:A241710)₩75600.00₩149822.4349.5%
TSE (KOSDAQ:A131290)₩50900.00₩99180.9848.7%
Lutronic (KOSDAQ:A085370)₩36700.00₩63217.9441.9%
Intellian Technologies (KOSDAQ:A189300)₩51800.00₩90691.4842.9%
Oscotec (KOSDAQ:A039200)₩38100.00₩65156.2241.5%
Shinsung E&GLtd (KOSE:A011930)₩1491.00₩2867.9548%
Global Tax Free (KOSDAQ:A204620)₩3735.00₩6415.9441.8%
Hotel ShillaLtd (KOSE:A008770)₩44250.00₩75119.7441.1%

Click here to see the full list of 33 stocks from our Undervalued KRX Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

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

JUSUNG ENGINEERINGLtd (KOSDAQ:A036930)

Overview: JUSUNG ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells semiconductor, display, solar, and lighting equipment in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩1.28 trillion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its semiconductor equipment and services segment, amounting to ₩338.28 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 33.7%

JUSUNG ENGINEERING Ltd. is trading at ₩27,000, significantly below its estimated fair value of ₩40,708.06, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a forecasted low return on equity of 18.1% in three years, the company anticipates robust revenue growth of 21.7% annually—outpacing the South Korean market's average—and earnings growth of 21% per year, albeit slower than the market's expected rate.

KOSDAQ:A036930 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

Hana Materials (KOSDAQ:A166090)

Overview: Hana Materials Inc. manufactures and sells silicon electrodes and rings in South Korea, with a market cap of approximately ₩561.93 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include the production and sale of silicon electrodes and rings in South Korea.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 32.6%

Hana Materials is trading at ₩28,750, well below its estimated fair value of ₩42,647.5, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. While revenue growth is expected at 19.3% annually—faster than the South Korean market—the company's profit margins have decreased from 23.3% to 9.6%. Despite high debt levels and a low forecasted return on equity of 15.7%, earnings are projected to grow significantly by over 49% annually.

KOSDAQ:A166090 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

PharmaResearch (KOSDAQ:A214450)

Overview: PharmaResearch Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a biopharmaceutical company primarily in South Korea with a market cap of ₩2.38 trillion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Pharmaceuticals segment, amounting to ₩296.59 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 45.6%

PharmaResearch is trading at ₩230,500, significantly below its fair value estimate of ₩423,861.63. While earnings are forecast to grow 22.2% annually—slower than the South Korean market—the company's revenue growth is expected to outpace the market at 22.3% per year. Recent private placements could enhance financial flexibility but may dilute existing shares slightly. Return on equity is projected to reach a robust 21.3% in three years, supporting long-term growth prospects.

KOSDAQ:A214450 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

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