3 US Stocks That May Be Trading Below Estimated Value

As U.S. markets rise, with the Nasdaq leading gains as investors look past tariff threats, there is a renewed interest in identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value. In this environment, a good stock often exhibits strong fundamentals and resilience to external pressures, making it potentially undervalued despite broader market fluctuations.

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

Name	Current Price	Fair Value (Est)	Discount (Est)
CareTrust REIT (NYSE:CTRE)	$26.11	$50.40	48.2%
German American Bancorp (NasdaqGS:GABC)	$39.94	$77.95	48.8%
Brookline Bancorp (NasdaqGS:BRKL)	$12.37	$24.11	48.7%
First National (NasdaqCM:FXNC)	$26.33	$50.60	48%
AGNC Investment (NasdaqGS:AGNC)	$10.14	$19.39	47.7%
Midland States Bancorp (NasdaqGS:MSBI)	$19.60	$37.82	48.2%
Advanced Energy Industries (NasdaqGS:AEIS)	$112.83	$217.38	48.1%
Coastal Financial (NasdaqGS:CCB)	$86.45	$172.68	49.9%
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM)	$38.37	$73.27	47.6%
Nutanix (NasdaqGS:NTNX)	$71.75	$141.36	49.2%

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We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

AeroVironment (NasdaqGS:AVAV)

Overview: AeroVironment, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, producing, delivering, and supporting robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses globally, with a market cap of approximately $4.95 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Maccready Works at $77.97 million, UnCrewed Systems at $422.42 million, and Loitering Munitions Systems at $261.11 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 18.7%

AeroVironment appears undervalued based on cash flows, trading at US$182.15, below its estimated fair value of US$223.96. Recent contracts with the U.S. Army, including a $288 million order for Switchblade systems, bolster future cash flow prospects amidst expected earnings growth of 39.3% annually over the next three years—outpacing the broader market's 14.5%. Despite reduced net income recently, revenue forecasts remain strong at 12.7% annual growth.

• Our growth report here indicates AeroVironment may be poised for an improving outlook.
• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of AeroVironment.

Nutanix (NasdaqGS:NTNX)

Overview: Nutanix, Inc. offers an enterprise cloud platform across various regions including North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, with a market cap of approximately $18.90 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment is primarily derived from Internet Software & Services, generating approximately $2.23 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49.2%

Nutanix is trading at US$71.75, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$141.36, suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows. The recent integration with Traefik Labs enhances Nutanix's Kubernetes capabilities, potentially driving operational efficiencies and security improvements for hybrid multicloud environments. Despite slower revenue growth forecasts of 13% annually, earnings are projected to grow substantially by 92% per year, indicating robust profitability prospects over the next three years.

• The analysis detailed in our Nutanix growth report hints at robust future financial performance.
• Get an in-depth perspective on Nutanix's balance sheet by reading our health report here.

KBR (NYSE:KBR)

Overview: KBR, Inc. offers scientific, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and commercial clients globally, with a market cap of approximately $7.27 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Government Solutions, contributing $5.60 billion, and Sustainable Technology Solutions, accounting for $1.75 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 46.2%

KBR is trading at US$55.37, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$102.88, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Recent contracts with Weardale Lithium and the U.S. Department of State enhance its revenue streams and technological footprint. While revenue growth is forecasted at 12.7% annually, slower than 20%, earnings are expected to grow significantly by over 20% per year, highlighting strong profitability potential amidst a robust contract pipeline.

• In light of our recent growth report, it seems possible that KBR's financial performance will exceed current levels.
• Click here and access our complete balance sheet health report to understand the dynamics of KBR.

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