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3 KRX Stocks Estimated To Be Undervalued By At Least 26.4%

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The South Korean market has experienced a slight dip of 2.8% over the last week, yet it remains up by 4.7% over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 30% annually. In this context, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can offer attractive opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on anticipated growth within the market.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In South Korea

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Samwha ElectricLtd (KOSE:A009470)₩48900.00₩93614.2947.8%
APR (KOSE:A278470)₩264000.00₩527494.8050%
PharmaResearch (KOSDAQ:A214450)₩214500.00₩423128.3349.3%
T'Way Air (KOSE:A091810)₩3120.00₩5618.8144.5%
TSE (KOSDAQ:A131290)₩50600.00₩100006.1349.4%
Sejin Heavy Industries (KOSE:A075580)₩7560.00₩14926.0049.4%
Cosmecca Korea (KOSDAQ:A241710)₩82300.00₩153018.3146.2%
ABCO Electronics (KOSDAQ:A036010)₩5920.00₩11499.8648.5%
Shinsung E&GLtd (KOSE:A011930)₩1668.00₩2976.6044%
Global Tax Free (KOSDAQ:A204620)₩3620.00₩6409.8943.5%

Click here to see the full list of 35 stocks from our Undervalued KRX Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

JUSUNG ENGINEERINGLtd (KOSDAQ:A036930)

Overview: JUSUNG ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells semiconductor, display, solar, and lighting equipment both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩1.30 trillion.

Operations: The company's revenue from semiconductor equipment and services amounts to ₩338.28 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 32.8%

Jusung Engineering Ltd. is trading at ₩27,600, significantly below its estimated fair value of ₩41,042.82, making it highly undervalued based on discounted cash flow analysis. Despite a forecasted earnings growth of 21% annually, which lags behind the broader Korean market's 29.9%, its revenue is expected to grow at a robust 21.7% per year—outpacing the market average of 10.5%. Recent earnings growth was strong at 43.5%.

KOSDAQ:A036930 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
KOSDAQ:A036930 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

Hana Materials (KOSDAQ:A166090)

Overview: Hana Materials Inc. is a South Korean company that manufactures and sells silicon electrodes and rings, with a market cap of approximately ₩630.34 billion.

Operations: Revenue Segments (in millions of ₩): Silicon electrodes: 150,000; Rings: 250,000.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 26.4%

Hana Materials is trading at ₩32,250, well below its estimated fair value of ₩43,808.52. With earnings projected to grow significantly at 49.3% per year and revenue growth expected at 19.3%, the company shows strong cash flow potential despite high debt levels and declining profit margins from last year. Analysts agree on a potential price increase of 65.7%. Recent buybacks include repurchasing 109,720 shares for KRW 3,089.1 million by September 2024.

KOSDAQ:A166090 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
KOSDAQ:A166090 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

PharmaResearch (KOSDAQ:A214450)

Overview: PharmaResearch Co., Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company operating primarily in South Korea, with a market cap of ₩2.22 trillion.

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

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49.3%

PharmaResearch is trading at ₩214,500, significantly below its estimated fair value of ₩423,128.33. Earnings are projected to grow 22.22% annually, with revenue growth outpacing the market at 22.1% per year. Despite earnings growth trailing the broader KR market's pace, the company's valuation and cash flow prospects appear strong. The recent private placement involving Polish Company Limited could enhance capital structure ahead of expected earnings improvements over the next three years.

KOSDAQ:A214450 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
KOSDAQ:A214450 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

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