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KRX And 2 Other Stocks Possibly Trading Below Estimated Fair Value

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The South Korean market has remained flat over the last week but is up 9.5% over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 30% annually. In this context, identifying stocks that are potentially trading below their estimated fair value can be a strategic approach for investors seeking opportunities in a market poised for growth.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In South Korea

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
PharmaResearch (KOSDAQ:A214450)₩233000.00₩423449.7045%
T'Way Air (KOSE:A091810)₩3320.00₩5621.6540.9%
TSE (KOSDAQ:A131290)₩53100.00₩99412.9846.6%
Wonik Ips (KOSDAQ:A240810)₩28050.00₩48611.0842.3%
Lutronic (KOSDAQ:A085370)₩36700.00₩63217.9441.9%
Intellian Technologies (KOSDAQ:A189300)₩49700.00₩90398.9345%
Shinsung E&GLtd (KOSE:A011930)₩1467.00₩2856.1648.6%
ADTechnologyLtd (KOSDAQ:A200710)₩14650.00₩24721.8740.7%
Global Tax Free (KOSDAQ:A204620)₩3950.00₩6438.9338.7%
Hotel ShillaLtd (KOSE:A008770)₩43500.00₩81110.3046.4%

Click here to see the full list of 32 stocks from our Undervalued KRX Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

TSE (KOSDAQ:A131290)

Overview: TSE Co., Ltd offers semiconductor test solutions both in South Korea and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩567.34 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include ₩112.77 billion from Electronic Product Inspection, ₩13.67 billion from Semiconductor, Etc. Inspection Service, ₩160.25 billion from Semiconductor Light Inspection Equipment, and ₩21.04 billion from Semiconductors, Etc. Production Line.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 46.6%

TSE is trading at ₩53,100, significantly below its estimated fair value of ₩99,412.98. Despite recent share price volatility, the stock appears undervalued based on discounted cash flow analysis. Earnings are projected to grow 48.5% annually over the next three years, outpacing the South Korean market's 29.6%. Revenue growth is expected at 13.5% per year, faster than the market average of 10.3%, although return on equity may remain low at 13.7%.

KOSDAQ:A131290 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
KOSDAQ:A131290 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

SK hynix (KOSE:A000660)

Overview: SK hynix Inc., along with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells semiconductor products across Korea, China, the rest of Asia, the United States, and Europe with a market cap of approximately ₩134.97 trillion.

Operations: The company's revenue from the manufacture and sale of semiconductor products amounts to approximately ₩49.22 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 10.6%

SK hynix is trading at ₩196,000, slightly below its estimated fair value of ₩219,118.51. The company has recently turned profitable and earnings are forecast to grow significantly over the next three years at 41.5% annually, surpassing the South Korean market's 29.6%. Revenue growth is projected at 22.4% per year, also exceeding market expectations of 10.3%. However, return on equity may remain modest at 18.9%.

KOSE:A000660 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
KOSE:A000660 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

Hotel ShillaLtd (KOSE:A008770)

Overview: Hotel Shilla Co., Ltd is a hospitality company operating in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩1.64 trillion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from the Travel Retail segment, which accounts for ₩3.31 trillion, and the Hotel & Leisure Sector, Etc., contributing ₩701.77 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 46.4%

Hotel Shilla Ltd. is trading at ₩43,500, significantly below its estimated fair value of ₩81,110.3, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. The company is expected to become profitable over the next three years with earnings growing 70.82% annually, exceeding market averages. However, interest payments are not well covered by earnings and return on equity is forecast to remain low at 16.5%. Revenue growth is projected at 11.3% per year.

KOSE:A008770 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
KOSE:A008770 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

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