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3 US Stocks Estimated Up To 40.5% Below Intrinsic Value

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As the U.S. stock market experiences a post-election rally with major indexes reaching record highs, investors are keenly observing the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision for further economic insights. In this climate of heightened market activity, identifying undervalued stocks can offer potential opportunities, particularly those estimated to be significantly below their intrinsic value amidst evolving monetary policies and economic conditions.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
NBT Bancorp (NasdaqGS:NBTB)$50.79$99.9349.2%
UMB Financial (NasdaqGS:UMBF)$125.68$243.5248.4%
Synovus Financial (NYSE:SNV)$58.47$114.8449.1%
West Bancorporation (NasdaqGS:WTBA)$24.35$46.5647.7%
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:ALNY)$273.01$545.0549.9%
STAAR Surgical (NasdaqGM:STAA)$30.86$59.9748.5%
Snap (NYSE:SNAP)$11.81$22.8648.3%
AeroVironment (NasdaqGS:AVAV)$216.32$416.0948%
Carter Bankshares (NasdaqGS:CARE)$20.00$38.2847.8%
Rapid7 (NasdaqGM:RPD)$41.60$80.9148.6%

Click here to see the full list of 196 stocks from our Undervalued US Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Cadence Bank (NYSE:CADE)

Overview: Cadence Bank offers commercial banking and financial services, with a market cap of approximately $6.14 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from commercial banking and financial services.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 39.4%

Cadence Bank, trading at US$38.57, is significantly undervalued based on discounted cash flow analysis with a fair value estimate of US$63.66. Despite a decline in profit margins from 22.5% to 9.3%, earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 33.8% annually, outpacing the U.S. market's growth rate of 15.4%. Recent financial performance shows improved net income and interest income year-over-year, though dividend coverage remains a concern for sustainability.

NYSE:CADE Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NYSE:CADE Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Pinterest (NYSE:PINS)

Overview: Pinterest, Inc. operates as a visual search and discovery platform both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $22.45 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Internet Information Providers segment, amounting to $3.34 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 40.5%

Pinterest, Inc., trading at US$33.76, is highly undervalued with a fair value estimate of US$56.71, according to discounted cash flow analysis. Earnings are expected to grow significantly at 34.1% annually, surpassing the U.S. market growth rate of 15.4%. Despite recent executive changes and large one-off items affecting results, analysts agree on a potential stock price increase of 26.5%. Revenue growth is projected at 13.6% per year, outpacing the market's average growth rate.

NYSE:PINS Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NYSE:PINS Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

SouthState (NYSE:SSB)

Overview: SouthState Corporation, with a market cap of $7.46 billion, operates as the bank holding company for SouthState Bank, National Association, offering a variety of banking services and products to individuals and businesses.

Operations: The company generates revenue of $1.67 billion from its banking operations, providing a range of financial services and products to both individual and corporate clients.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 14.7%

SouthState Corporation, trading at US$111.42, is undervalued with an estimated fair value of US$130.62 based on discounted cash flow analysis. Earnings are projected to grow significantly at 27.4% annually, outpacing the U.S. market's average growth rate of 15.4%. Despite a slight dip in net interest income for Q3 2024, net income increased to US$143.18 million from the previous year’s US$124.14 million, supporting its valuation appeal based on cash flows.

NYSE:SSB Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NYSE:SSB Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

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