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US Exchange: Discover 3 Stocks That May Be Priced Below Their Estimated Value

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As the U.S. stock market experiences a period of volatility following recent political and economic developments, investors are keenly watching for opportunities amidst fluctuating indices. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be priced below their estimated value can offer potential advantages, particularly when considering factors such as strong fundamentals and resilience to broader market shifts.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United States

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
UMB Financial (NasdaqGS:UMBF)$122.86$245.1349.9%
Afya (NasdaqGS:AFYA)$16.16$32.2549.9%
West Bancorporation (NasdaqGS:WTBA)$23.90$46.8549%
Better Choice (NYSEAM:BTTR)$1.80$3.5248.9%
XPEL (NasdaqCM:XPEL)$45.46$90.9150%
Smith Douglas Homes (NYSE:SDHC)$30.51$60.6349.7%
Privia Health Group (NasdaqGS:PRVA)$21.69$43.1649.7%
Advanced Energy Industries (NasdaqGS:AEIS)$112.15$219.2648.9%
South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCPK:SABK)$15.50$30.2748.8%
Carter Bankshares (NasdaqGS:CARE)$19.46$38.2849.2%

Click here to see the full list of 200 stocks from our Undervalued US Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Datadog (NasdaqGS:DDOG)

Overview: Datadog, Inc. provides an observability and security platform for cloud applications worldwide, with a market cap of approximately $43.64 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its IT Infrastructure segment, amounting to $2.54 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 46.1%

Datadog is trading at US$131.43, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$244.02, suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite recent insider selling and shareholder dilution, Datadog's revenue is forecast to grow faster than the US market at 17.9% annually, with earnings expected to increase by 23.6% per year. The recent launch of Kubernetes Active Remediation enhances their product offerings, potentially boosting operational efficiency for clients in complex environments.

NasdaqGS:DDOG Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NasdaqGS:DDOG Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

MercadoLibre (NasdaqGS:MELI)

Overview: MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online commerce platforms in the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $97.89 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Internet Software & Services segment, totaling $18.49 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 11.5%

MercadoLibre, trading at US$1,876.20, is undervalued relative to its estimated fair value of US$2,119.68. Recent earnings showed significant growth with quarterly revenue reaching US$5.31 billion and net income rising to US$397 million. Despite a moderate valuation gap, the company's robust cash flows and strategic expansions like the Essendant partnership in Latin America position it well for future growth. Analysts anticipate earnings growth outpacing the broader market at 27.9% annually over three years.

NasdaqGS:MELI Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NasdaqGS:MELI Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY)

Overview: Valley National Bancorp is a holding company for Valley National Bank, offering a range of commercial, private banking, retail, insurance, and wealth management services with a market cap of approximately $5.69 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are composed of Consumer Banking at $234.79 million and Commercial Banking at approximately $1.30 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 15.2%

Valley National Bancorp's stock is trading at US$10.14, below its estimated fair value of US$11.96, suggesting undervaluation. Despite a recent follow-on equity offering raising nearly $400 million, revenue growth is projected to outpace the US market at 11.4% annually. However, profit margins have declined and net income decreased significantly year-over-year. Earnings are expected to grow substantially by 28.5% annually over the next three years, with a reliable dividend yield of 4.34%.

NasdaqGS:VLY Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NasdaqGS:VLY Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

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