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US Stocks That May Be Undervalued For January 2025

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As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of volatility with recent declines in major indices like the Dow Jones and Nasdaq Composite, investors are closely examining earnings reports and economic indicators that could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Amidst this environment, identifying potentially undervalued stocks becomes crucial, as these opportunities may offer value in a market where mega-cap tech stocks have recently slipped.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Burke & Herbert Financial Services (NasdaqCM:BHRB)$61.21$117.5947.9%
German American Bancorp (NasdaqGS:GABC)$39.47$78.0649.4%
Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NYSE:BHLB)$28.50$55.6948.8%
Old National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:ONB)$22.70$43.9048.3%
Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK)$43.00$85.1749.5%
Kanzhun (NasdaqGS:BZ)$13.86$27.1949%
Cadre Holdings (NYSE:CDRE)$36.03$70.0048.5%
Constellium (NYSE:CSTM)$10.93$21.0948.2%
Bilibili (NasdaqGS:BILI)$16.98$32.7348.1%
Mobileye Global (NasdaqGS:MBLY)$16.51$32.9249.9%

Click here to see the full list of 165 stocks from our Undervalued US Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

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

Duolingo (NasdaqGS:DUOL)

Overview: Duolingo, Inc. is a mobile learning platform that operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally with a market cap of approximately $14.07 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its educational software segment, which generated $689.46 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 37.3%

Duolingo is trading at US$341.8, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$544.84, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company recently became profitable and forecasts suggest robust earnings growth of 34.7% annually over the next three years, outpacing the broader US market. Despite significant insider selling in recent months, Duolingo's innovative product expansions and strategic board appointments could enhance its long-term growth prospects.

NasdaqGS:DUOL Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2025
NasdaqGS:DUOL Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2025

Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY)

Overview: Valley National Bancorp is the 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 $5.26 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its segments, with Consumer Banking contributing $234.79 million, Commercial Banking accounting for $1.30 billion, and Treasury and Corporate Other adding $72.02 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 32.9%

Valley National Bancorp is trading at US$9.41, well below its estimated fair value of US$14.03, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a recent decline in profit margins and net income, the company forecasts significant earnings growth of 30.7% annually over the next three years, surpassing the broader US market's expectations. Recent leadership changes and strategic expansions could support Valley's growth trajectory while maintaining a high dividend yield of 4.68%.

NasdaqGS:VLY Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2025
NasdaqGS:VLY Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2025

Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY)

Overview: Annaly Capital Management, Inc. is a diversified capital manager specializing in mortgage finance, with a market capitalization of approximately $10.50 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from mortgage-backed securities, totaling $369.37 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 44.2%

Annaly Capital Management is trading at US$19.16, significantly below its fair value estimate of US$34.35, suggesting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company has announced a substantial share repurchase program worth up to $1.5 billion, which may enhance shareholder value. Despite challenges with debt coverage by operating cash flow and unsustainable dividends, Annaly's revenue is forecast to grow rapidly at 87.8% annually over the next three years, outpacing the broader market growth expectations.

NYSE:NLY Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2025
NYSE:NLY Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2025

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