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June 2024 Insight Into Three KRX Stocks Estimated Below Market Value

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Over the past week, South Korea's stock market has shown stability with no significant changes, while it has experienced a growth of 6.8% over the last year. With earnings expected to grow by 29% annually, identifying stocks that are currently undervalued could present opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on potential future gains in this promising market environment.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In South Korea

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Poongsan Holdings (KOSE:A005810)₩27300.00₩49235.9044.6%
Solum (KOSE:A248070)₩20850.00₩39918.4347.8%
Iljin ElectricLtd (KOSE:A103590)₩25900.00₩50951.4649.2%
Protec (KOSDAQ:A053610)₩28600.00₩55029.7248%
Caregen (KOSDAQ:A214370)₩22300.00₩43428.5948.7%
Anapass (KOSDAQ:A123860)₩27050.00₩48447.2544.2%
Interojo (KOSDAQ:A119610)₩24900.00₩49502.8949.7%
IMLtd (KOSDAQ:A101390)₩6880.00₩13578.8349.3%
SK Biopharmaceuticals (KOSE:A326030)₩75700.00₩137549.9145%
NEXON Games (KOSDAQ:A225570)₩14480.00₩25829.9943.9%

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

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

ISC (KOSDAQ:A095340)

Overview: ISC Co., Ltd. is a global company that develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor test sockets with a market capitalization of approximately ₩1.30 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue from the development, manufacturing, and sale of semiconductor test sockets on a global scale.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 17.4%

ISC Co., Ltd. is currently trading at ₩63700, below the estimated fair value of ₩77115.76, indicating potential undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. Despite this, its earnings are expected to grow by 45.1% annually, outpacing the South Korean market's 29.2%. However, recent financials show a significant dip in profit margins from 22.4% to 13.9%, and shareholder dilution over the past year raises concerns about equity value erosion despite high revenue growth forecasts of 23.3% per year.

KOSDAQ:A095340 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2024
KOSDAQ:A095340 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2024

NEXTIN (KOSDAQ:A348210)

Overview: NEXTIN, Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in producing defect inspection and metrology systems for the semiconductor and display industries, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩680.59 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its semiconductor equipment and services segment, totaling approximately ₩103.59 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34.6%

NEXTIN, trading at ₩66,300, is valued below its fair estimate of ₩101,324.60, suggesting significant undervaluation. Analysts predict a 44.3% potential price increase and forecast high revenue growth at 17.6% annually—outpacing the South Korean market's 10.5%. However, its earnings growth projection of 21.2% lags behind the market expectation of 29.2%. Recent acquisition by KCGI Co., Ltd., purchasing a 13% stake for ₩100.61 billion underscores strategic interest but raises considerations about future financial integration and performance impacts.

KOSDAQ:A348210 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2024
KOSDAQ:A348210 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2024

Hanall Biopharma (KOSE:A009420)

Overview: Hanall Biopharma Co., Ltd. is a South Korean pharmaceutical company that produces and markets pharmaceutical products domestically and globally, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩1.56 trillion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through the production and sale of pharmaceutical products both in South Korea and internationally.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 15.1%

Hanall Biopharma, priced at ₩30,750, trades below its calculated fair value of ₩36,218.25, indicating a mild undervaluation based on discounted cash flows. Despite this, the company's share price has shown high volatility recently. Financially, Hanall has turned profitable this year with expectations of robust earnings growth at 69.6% annually over the next three years—surpassing the broader Korean market's forecast growth rate. Revenue is also expected to increase by 14.9% annually, outperforming the market prediction of 10.5%.

KOSE:A009420 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2024
KOSE:A009420 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2024

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