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Eugene TechnologyLtd And Two More KRX Stocks Considered Below Estimated Value

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In the past year, South Korea's market has seen a modest increase of 5.0%, with expectations for annual earnings growth set at an impressive 30% in the near future. In such an environment, identifying stocks that are priced below their estimated value could offer investors potential opportunities for growth.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In South Korea

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Caregen (KOSDAQ:A214370)₩22450.00₩44549.1649.6%
Anapass (KOSDAQ:A123860)₩25250.00₩48541.2048%
KidariStudio (KOSE:A020120)₩4080.00₩7404.3344.9%
Global Tax Free (KOSDAQ:A204620)₩3565.00₩6215.3742.6%
Revu (KOSDAQ:A443250)₩10990.00₩20987.9547.6%
Lutronic (KOSDAQ:A085370)₩36700.00₩63217.9441.9%
SK Biopharmaceuticals (KOSE:A326030)₩77500.00₩149728.3148.2%
Genomictree (KOSDAQ:A228760)₩23400.00₩39870.2841.3%
Ray (KOSDAQ:A228670)₩12010.00₩20596.3641.7%
NEXON Games (KOSDAQ:A225570)₩17900.00₩28212.3236.6%

Click here to see the full list of 37 stocks from our Undervalued KRX Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

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

Eugene TechnologyLtd (KOSDAQ:A084370)

Overview: Eugene Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacturing and selling semiconductor equipment and parts, operating both in South Korea and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩1.06 trillion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through two segments: semiconductor equipment, which brings in ₩257.39 billion, and industrial gas for semiconductors, contributing ₩10.01 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 14.5%

Eugene TechnologyLtd, currently trading at ₩47,650, is valued below our fair value estimate of ₩55,725.82. Despite a recent dip in net income and earnings per share as reported in its Q1 2024 results, the company is poised for robust growth with revenue and earnings expected to increase by 21% and 47.7% per year respectively. However, its return on equity is anticipated to remain low at 16.5%, and the stock has experienced high volatility over the past three months.

KOSDAQ:A084370 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024
KOSDAQ:A084370 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024

ISU Petasys (KOSE:A007660)

Overview: ISU Petasys Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer of printed circuit boards (PCBs), with a market capitalization of approximately ₩3.64 billion.

Operations: The company's operations focus on the global manufacture and sale of printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 35%

ISU Petasys, priced at ₩57,400, is significantly undervalued against our fair value estimate of ₩90,930.23. The company's revenue and earnings are expected to grow by 16.2% and 41.5% per year respectively, outpacing the South Korean market averages. Despite this growth potential, concerns include a high volatility in share price and insufficient debt coverage by operating cash flow. Additionally, profit margins have declined from last year's 15.1% to 7%.

KOSE:A007660 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024
KOSE:A007660 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024

Cosmax (KOSE:A192820)

Overview: Cosmax, Inc. is a company engaged in the research, development, production, and manufacturing of cosmetic and health function food products both in Korea and globally, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩2.03 trillion.

Operations: The company operates in the cosmetics and health function food sectors, generating revenue internationally.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 28.2%

Cosmax, with a current price of ₩179,000, is valued below our fair value estimate of ₩250,409.13, suggesting it is undervalued. Its earnings have surged by 467.9% over the past year and are forecast to grow by 26.74% annually. Despite its robust revenue growth projection of 13.1% per year—surpassing the Korean market average—the company's earnings growth lags behind the market rate of 29.6%. Additionally, a high level of debt could pose financial risks moving forward.

KOSE:A192820 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024
KOSE:A192820 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024

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